Your Lesion Destruction Coding Gains Precision for 2007

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers recognize a major coding update that changes how lesion destruction services are categorized and supported. It also highlights the importance of matching procedure coding with diagnosis documentation and payer expectations.

Article Sections

1. CPT 2007 lesion destruction update

   Introduces the 2007 revision to lesion destruction coding and the general distinction being made between lesion categories.

2. Use caution when assigning units

   Discusses the general approach to reporting units for lesion destruction and presents illustrative scenarios comparing different lesion counts.

3. Size doesn't matter

   Explains that the discussion focuses on lesion counts rather than lesion size when reviewing the coding changes.

4. You can mix and match, when necessary

   Addresses reporting both categories of lesion destruction within the same session when supported by documentation.

5. Required ICD-9 with lesion destruction codes

   Summarizes the diagnosis coding context discussed for lesion destruction services and notes payer considerations for medical necessity.