Wiki disagree on codes

[codedog]

Hello, doc wants to code ,and i say its cpt code 21552 alone

procedure was - excision of soft tissue mass, right lateral chest wall measuring 12.7x6.8cm with an interediate layered closure repair of 12.cm. Path report came back as a lipoma

Now I understand why he wants to code it as an exscision, plus repair , but it soft tissue, which qualify for 20000 series codes
who is right ?,who is wrong?' thanks
trent

 

[pwright3603]

I agree with you. Also if you look at page 88 in AMA CPT 2011 "Excision of subcutaneous soft tissue tumors. it includes simple or intermediate repair)....

Pam Howell, CPC

 

[gost]

Agreed. The excision includes the repair.

 

[coderguy1939]

Also, AAOS GSD guidelines include intermediate repair.