Skinne
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I am not sure if I have interpreted this correctly. In the Integumentary section of the CPT book under excision of benign or malignant lesions (page 53 or 54 of the 2007 book), it says that if a closure requires an intermediate or complex closure, you need to report the excision in addition to the appropriate intermediate or complex closure codes. Does that mean that the intermediate or complex closure code is coded first and the excision is coded second? Also, what modifier would you use on the second code, a -51 or a -59?
I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.
Sheryl Kinne, CPC
I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this. Thanks in advance.
Sheryl Kinne, CPC
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