Wiki Cord Lipoma

[sferguson]

My surgeon dissected a total of 3 cord lipomas during a bil hernia repair. Is the cord lipoma (55520) allowed to be billed in more than one unit?

 

[MCook]

I thought the cord lipoma excision was a seperate procedure and not billable with the hernia repair. ?? Curious to see what other responses will be.

 

[cmartin]

I agree; it's designated "(separate procedure)", so not billable when performed in course of a hernia repair.