Wiki Adult dorsal slit code

[tldixon@mokancomm.net]

I would like to know which cpt code should be used for a male adult dorsal slit..physician used a clamp on the scar to perform the dorsal slit. I used cpt code 54161. Is this correct or should I be using cpt code 54001?
Thanks,

Terri, CPC

 

[cgaston]

We use 54001