codedog
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Anyone know a cpt code for a perineal mass. Doc excised it deep which turn outto be a lipoma? any ideas ? thanks
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Wiki Perineal mass
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Was this Dermatology and what size was the excision? We need more info please and thanks!
codedog
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OPERATIVE REPORT -
Diagnosis- Perineal mass
Procedure : Anesthesia was given and an incision was nade directly over the area for around 7 cm and dissected down through the skin and subctaneous vtissue to what appeared to be a large lipoma which was deep. It was all removed. It was over 5CM TO 8 cm . Excellent hemostasis was noted. The wound was closed with 3-0 Vicryl and then the nylon.
Thats all I have on this ? any ideas for cpt
Diagnosis- Perineal mass
Procedure : Anesthesia was given and an incision was nade directly over the area for around 7 cm and dissected down through the skin and subctaneous vtissue to what appeared to be a large lipoma which was deep. It was all removed. It was over 5CM TO 8 cm . Excellent hemostasis was noted. The wound was closed with 3-0 Vicryl and then the nylon.
Thats all I have on this ? any ideas for cpt