CPT^® 27048, Under Excision Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 27048 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint.

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In this procedure, the provider removes a tumor from the soft tissue of the pelvis and hip area situated at the subfascial level. The size of the tumor excision is less than 5 cm.

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Removal of inguinal mass

I am looking for a CPT code for inguinal exploration with removal of inguinal mass. Would 27047/27048 work? Any suggestions would be appreciated.... [ Read More ]

Inguinal mass removal

Any suggestions on inguinal exploration with removal of mass? I was doing a little research and found CPT codes 27047 and 27048.... [ Read More ]

cyst excision

What about looking at excision of soft tissue of pelvis/hip? Based on size of excision and how deep he went, you could go with 27043-27048?... [ Read More ]

Attempted hernia, exploration of r groin

Doesn't sound like Dr enters the cavity. I'd try 27048 -depending on size.... [ Read More ]

Peri-anal mass excision

[b]NO documentation to support 27048[/b] Preserene .... I beg to differ. The surgeon does [B][U][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="3"]not[/SIZE][/COLOR][/U][/B] state exicision of mass. And you should really be ... [ Read More ]

Peri-anal mass excision

[b]Not 27048[/b] I do [B][U][COLOR="Red"]NOT[/COLOR][/U][/B] believe the documentation supports use of 27048. Following from Encoder Pro [B][COLOR="DarkRed"][SIZE="3"]27048 [/SIZE][/COLOR][/B] Ex... [ Read More ]

Peri-anal mass excision

I was also tempted to go for 4604X bu the description does not meet he procedure done. The code 27048 does not require size or extent by its description. I am convinced with the code 27048 than any ot... [ Read More ]

Peri-anal mass excision

[b]46045[/b] Did you look at [B]46045 [/B]- [COLOR="Blue"][B]The physician drains a perirectal abscess in the intramural, intramuscular, or submucosal position. The physician identifies the location ... [ Read More ]

Peri-anal mass excision

[QUOTE="preserene, post: 171302, member: 113753"]I feel like going for these options but only as suggestion to ponder, not conclusive, with priority selection: 1) [B]27048 [/B]- Excision of tumor(mas... [ Read More ]

Peri-anal mass excision

[QUOTE="JenReyn99, post: 171230, member: 8528"]I cannot for the life of me come up with a code that I feel comfortable with on this one, so any input is greatly appreciated. The op note says: " Exte... [ Read More ]

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