Reader Question: 19260 Captures Chest Wall Tumor Pay

Article Overview

This short coding article addresses a surgeon procedure involving dissection through multiple tissue layers, removal of a chest wall mass, and layered closure. It is intended for coders and billers who need help understanding which CPT service category best matches the documented operative work. The article uses a question-and-answer format and compares a repair code with a chest wall tumor excision code to illustrate the coding topic.