tci Part B Insider - 2017 Issue 7

Part B Coding Coach: Master Lesion Destruction Claims with Answers to 3 Common Myths

Hint: Utilize the CPT® documentation to code without error. Are you in the know when it comes to reporting destruction of skin lesions using methods like laser surgery, or cryosurgery? You need to report more than just the type of skin lesion you destroy to avoid denials. Don’t fall victim to these lesion destruction coding myths — arm yourself with the facts. Myth 1: It’s a Numbers Game Reality: While you do report some types of skin lesion destructions based on the number of lesions your clinician removes, you won’t report all skin lesion destructions in...

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