What is the CPT code for excisional biopsy?
Excisional biopsies include two sets of codes, for excision of benign lesions (codes 11400–11471) or malignant lesions (codes 11600–11646). These codes are for full-thickness removal and should be selected based on the lesion type, the location, and the size of the excision, not the size of the lesion itself.
What is procedure code 27347?
Excision Procedures
CPT® 27347, Under Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 27347 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Excision Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint.
What is CPT code 11442?
Excision-Benign Lesions
CPT® 11442, Under Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the Skin. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 11442 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range – Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the Skin.
What is CPT code for lipoma excision?
If the lipoma were located superficially, the removal of the lipoma would be coded to excision of a benign lesion. The appropriate code would fall into the CPT code range 11400-11446 based on location and size of the lipoma removed.
What is the CPT code for excision of vulvar mass?
Codes 56620 and 56625 are specifically meant for vulvar procedures and should be used instead of integumentary codes. The 80% rule applies. If you remove >80% of the total vulva, it is considered “Vulvectomy, simple complete” (56625). If <80% is removed, it is considered “Vulvectomy, simple partial (56620).
What is a bundled CPT code?
What is Bundling? When a payer bundles codes, it combines two or more codes into one. Doing so allows them to replace two codes with one overarching code and pay the provider only for the amount allowed under the more dominant code.