CPT^® 11426, Under Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the Skin

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 11426 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision-Benign Lesions Procedures on the Skin.

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Summary

The provider excises a noncancerous lesion, excluding a skin tag, greater than 4.0 cm in diameter, including margins, from the skin of the scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals.

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cyst sizing

Surg/path report states left labial cyst measuring 2 x 1.3 x 0.5. Does anyone know how I can get the correct sizing on this for codes 11420 to 11426. I was taught that you take 2 plus the 1.3 x2 but I... [ Read More ]

Sinus Tract Excision

Correction: 11426 10061-XU... [ Read More ]

Sinus Tract Excision

I would consider 11426 and 10061.... [ Read More ]

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Could I get help with a CPT code? I made an elliptical excison , in total length 5 cm, around the sinus tract and cystic lesion. In dissecting through the subcutaneous tissues, I did enter into an ab... [ Read More ]

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Based on what pathology fining, 11420 to 11426 is more appropriate to this case. query the surgery for size of excision.... [ Read More ]

Penile Lesion 54060 or 11420-11426?

I would go with 11420 to 11426 as more accurate coding for the procedure... [ Read More ]

Penile Lesion 54060 or 11420-11426?

Hi! Would 54060 be appropriate here based on the method of excision (electrocautery and then cauterized the lesion) and location of the lesion? Or should I query the provider on the size of the lesion... [ Read More ]

Coding Assistance Needed

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I have never seen a payer cover this when the hammertoe is also treated at the same toe. The corn/callus is caused by the hammertoe rubbing. Exceptions can be diabetics and PVD as you mentioned but st... [ Read More ]

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