tci Part B Insider - 2006 Issue 12

DERMATOLOGY: Clear Up AK Coding Confusion With These Clues

Bonus:  You may be able to reap nearly $200 in reimbursementActinic keratoses (AK) are more common than you may think, so it helps to know that top-notch coding for this condition often depends on the number of lesions. Here's why. "Medicare covers the destruction of actinic keratoses without restrictions based on lesion or patient characteristics," says the Medicare Coverage Issues Manual, section 35-101. "Commonly performed treatments for AKs include cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen, topical drug therapy and curettage. Less commonly performed treatments for AK include dermabrasion, excision, chemical peels, laser therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT)."Caution: Don't confuse...

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