CPT 2010: Make Sure Your Tumor Excisions 'Measure Up' Starting Jan. 1

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand a major CPT 2010 code reorganization affecting soft-tissue tumor procedures. It is relevant for identifying the general documentation themes and coding categories discussed in the update.

Article Sections

1. Introductory overview and example codes

   An overview of the 2010 soft-tissue tumor code changes and a brief example of how the new code structure is presented.

2. 1. Let Body Site Lead Selection Criteria

   A discussion of how the code structure is organized by anatomic location within the musculoskeletal surgery section.

3. 2. Fascia Divides the Codes

   A discussion of how the code groups are separated by depth and related documentation concepts.

4. 3. Malignancy Leads to 'Radical' Choice

   A discussion of the separate radical resection category and the general factors tied to that portion of the code set.

5. 4. Size Matters

   A discussion of how lesion or resection measurement affects the code structure and the documentation emphasis around size.