A patient undergoes a nipple micropigmentation procedure in the clinic, which was performed by a

A patient undergoes a nipple micropigmentation procedure in the clinic, which was performed by a physician assistant (PA) in the presence of a physician. Although the physician evaluated the patient and then performed what are deemed to be all key elements of the procedure including, but not limited to, the selection and approval of nipple/areolar position, size, shape, color, and as much of the actual micropigmentation as the physician deems critical for the success of the tattoo, it was the PA who completed the tattoo according to the specifications of the physician. May the physician report tattooing code 11920 or 11921?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 29, 2016