tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2009 Issue 6

Cut Away the Confusion of Lesion Excision Code Choices

Coding from the pathology report alone could lead you to downcoding or upcoding errors. When you-re coding lesion excisions, you have to work your way through several steps before you actually determine the proper code to report. With several potential pitfalls along the way, choosing the right code can be a challenge. Take a look at these expert tips to be sure you-re not falling victim to excision coding myths. Determine Pathology and Location First When choosing a lesion excision code, you first need to look at the pathology report to determine if the lesion was benign or malignant...

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