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Multiple Scalp Lesions
I am new to coding surgery charts and we are having a difference of opinion when it comes to coding multiple lesions. We have a chart that the surgeon excised 4 scalp masses; the first was 3x3, second was 2x2, third was 2x2 and forth was 1x1 as well as a wide excision from the cheek. Our dilemma is that one coder says this is how it should be coded:
14040
21012-59
21012-59
21012-59
21011-59
Our billing office is having a fit because the charges are so high and I'm so new to this that I don't really know who is correct. Would four masses on the scalp be coded out separately?
Thank you in advance for your help.
Paige