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rthames052006

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Good Day,

I just want to see if anyone can tell me if I'm thinking correctly on this.

Providers note states:

Excision of lesion

procedure documented: The lesion was located on the left back. The patient was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. using alcohol. Destruction technique: cryotherapy application.

The provider has "circled" shave excision. i don't agree with this. I believe this is a destruction (17000). The dx code documented is Seborrheic keratosis 702.19.

Does anyone agree with me here that this is a destruction and not a shave?

Thanks in advance.
 
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17000 code is only to be used when treating Actinic Keratosis. For treatment of benign lesions such as Seborrheic Keratosis you would use 17110. I would caution you that your providers MUST document medical necessity for treatment of benign lesions.
 
100% agree with ErinM (sorry if that isn't correct, but know Erin is :) You can only use 17000 for PREMALIGNANT lesions, eg actinic keratosis. For all others, such as the SK you use 17110. Hope this helps.
 
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eadun2000 said:
100% agree with ErinM (sorry if that isn't correct, but know Erin is :) You can only use 17000 for PREMALIGNANT lesions, eg actinic keratosis. For all others, such as the SK you use 17110. Hope this helps.
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Thank you for the responses... I'll take another look when I get back to work in the morning.

It does help!:):)
 
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