Question:
Virginia Subscriber
Answer: You should report the injection with 11900 (Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions). This code describes an intralesional injection of a corticosteroid, such as triamcinolone acetonide, for large nodules. Insurers may cover the treatment with an acne diagnosis (706.1, Diseases of sebaceous glands; other acne) if the injection is medically necessary.
You should use J3301 (Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, 10 mg) for 10 mg of the steroid.