Accurate coding of dermatological procedures requires a deep understanding of skin anatomy and the ability to extract key details from clinical documentation. Over the past two months, we’ve covered Wound repair coding guidelines for skin tag removal, shaving, and lesion excision. Now, in this final installment, we focus on wound repair (closure) procedures using CPT® […]
Proper Dermatology coding for skin lesion removal procedures hinges on understanding key factors such as the type of removal, depth, intent, lesion size, and location. Dermatology coding can seem overwhelming, given the intricacies of selecting the correct codes. Accurate code selection requires careful consideration of procedural details and clinical documentation to ensure compliance and prevent […]