Wiki Is there a CPT code for this?

[Lisa Bledsoe]

Looking for a CPT code for a procedure done for hyperhidrosis in which a small incision was made "on each side in the center of the subcutaneous plane and axilla undermined just below the dermis with scissors. A #4 curette was incerted and vigorous curettage through the undersurface of the skin was performed...". Any help will be GREATLY appreciated!

 

[magnolia1]

See the attached website regarding procedures that may be done in relation to hyperhidrosis.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidrosis#Surgical_procedures

The procedure you describe sounds more like something that would be done for hidradenitis.


Karen Maloney, CPC
Data Quality Specialist

 

[Lisa Bledsoe]

Thank you

Karen - thanks for the information. I submitted a dreaded unlisted CPT for this...we'll see what happens.