Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 2
You Be the Coder: Include Margins in Lesion Measurement
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Article Overview
This article explains general CPT guidance for measuring excised lesions, including how margins factor into the total excised diameter and when the measurement should be taken. It is relevant to coders and billing staff who work with lesion excision services and need to understand the measurement framework described in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate lesion measurement affects CPT code selection for excision services and helps avoid underreporting based on post-excision pathology measurements.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames lesion measurement for excision coding
- Why margin width is part of the reported excised diameter framework
- When lesion measurement should be captured in the workflow
- How the article relates measurement timing to pathology reporting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Dermatology billing staff
- Physician office staff
Codes Discussed
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