Wiki What diagnosis do I use when we are fixing a scar from previous MOHS?

[kerrlau]

I am wondering what diagnosis to use.
My doctor fixed a scar on a patients nose as a result of MOHS surgery the patient had at another office. My doctor fixed the scar with an excision and repair. He wanted to use the diagnosis, scar, but a lot of times that gets denied as cosmetic. Do you know if there is a way to incorporate the fact that the site was cancerous??
Thanks for your help!

 

[mitchellde]

I would use a code for an acquired deformity or the scar code and a code for late effect from surgery (905-908) and the V code for hx of cancer.

 

[kerrlau]

Thank you!! I appreciate your help!!!

 

[2burs]

I would also use acquired deformity of the nose with a history code for cancer.

 

[kerrlau]

Ok, thanks!! I appreciate your help!!