21936

CPT^® 21936, Under Excision Procedures on the Back and Flank

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21936 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Back and Flank.

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Summary

The provider performs an excision procedure for a soft tissue malignant tumor, such as a sarcoma, from the back or flank. The excision of the tumor is performed in an extensive manner, not being limited to the dimensions of the tumor itself but expanding to its surrounding area/anatomical structures suspected for involvement. The diameter of the tumor and the margins required measure 5cm or more.

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lesion excision

A plastics surgeon did an excision of left lower back and left upper back, separate excisions with closure. Op note reads: I approached the lower back lesion. I excised it in a skin eclipse, taking ... [ Read More ]

Right flank mass

Take a look at 21930 thru 21936. They might be a possibility. You might look at the 11400 codes, too. You'll need dimensions of the mass documented in the operative report.... [ Read More ]

Excision cyst from ligament in spine

Thanks for the info. Without having chart notes or operative report to review, you might look at 11400-11406 or 11600-11606; or 21930-21936. If these wouldn't apply, you will probably have to bill w... [ Read More ]

CPT anatomy help please

Patient had a soft tissue mass excised from his buttock. It wasn't a sebaceous cyst or anything that origibnated in the skin, - it was sub-q - so I would use a 'excision soft tissue tumor' code. Do ... [ Read More ]

Size of tumor

[b]Size of lesion vs Size of Incision[/b] The size of the lesion is NOT the same as the size of the incision. In most cases the incision is quite a bit longer than the lesion itself. The physician... [ Read More ]

Resection of paravertebral mass

I BELIEVE THAT THE CODES 21930-21936 ARE FOR SOFT TISSUE RESECTION ONLY. I DO NOT THINK A THORACOTOMY WOULD NEED TO BE DONE FOR THESE CPT CODES. AM I RIGHT ABOUT THAT?? NO VERTEBRA NEEDED TO BE REMOV... [ Read More ]

Resection of paravertebral mass

What about 21932 -21936 depending on size and pathology?:)... [ Read More ]

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