Cut Out the Confusion of Lesion Excisions

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate lesion excision reporting depends on understanding CPT’s size-based structure and related timing and modifier issues. The article helps readers determine whether they need the full guidance before applying it to professional coding and billing workflows.

Article Sections

1. How Do You Measure Up?

   Discusses the measurement approach used for excision reporting and the general importance of determining excised size accurately under CPT guidance.

2. Timing Is Everything

   Covers when measurements should be taken and the general handling of repeat excisions in the same session or in a later postoperative session.

3. Wait for Path Report Before Choosing Diagnosis

   Addresses diagnosis assignment considerations related to pathology reporting and later excision sessions.

4. Do Not 'Add' Multiple Lesions

   Explains the separate reporting concept for multiple lesions and the general need to distinguish distinct excisions.