I am coding the removal of a benign skin lesion of the right leg. The EXCISION measured 1.5 x 3 cm. The margin size was not documented in the chart note and thus would be considered already included in this measurement. Would the CPT be 11402 or 11403?
A second question, if the lesion itself measured 1.5 x 3 cm plus margin of 0.2 cm. Would the total excised diameter be 3.4 cm with the correct CPT being 11404?
Thank you for clarifying.
A second question, if the lesion itself measured 1.5 x 3 cm plus margin of 0.2 cm. Would the total excised diameter be 3.4 cm with the correct CPT being 11404?
Thank you for clarifying.