11901

CPT^® 11901, Under Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Integumentary System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 11901 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Introduction or Removal Procedures on the Integumentary System.

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Summary

This code describes an intralesional injection of a corticosteroid, such as triamcinolone acetonide, for treatment of large nodules, keloids, lichenified hyperkeratotic lesions, and numerous other conditions.

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CPT code for steroid injection to scalp

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Injection CPT 11900/11901?

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Injection CPT 11900/11901?

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CPT 11900/11901

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Wart Treatment - Gardasil

My derm wanted to do the same thing. There is a JAMA article about treating resistant warts with HPV. Regardless, there is not a HCPCS code specific for the medication; only the medicine codes for the... [ Read More ]

11901 unbundling during post op period

Hi Everyone! I have a procedure that was done with a 90 day global period. Our provider is providing Kenalog injections 11901 within that post op period and payer is bundling to the surgery. Is 58 mod... [ Read More ]

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