Wiki Ear canal lesion

[seslinger]

I have a doctor that is excising a "pedunculated lesion of the ear canal at the most lateral extent of the canal". Pathology states "dermal nevus with atypia"

I'm not sure whether to use a 1---- code or maybe 69145?? Any help would be appreciated.

Sheila,CPC

 

[terry4162]

Ear Canal Lesion

The correct code is 69145.

 

[seslinger]

thank you