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Coding multiple excision from one lid
I need help coding excision of 4 lesions from the left lower lid. In the past I sometimes get paid for 2 using modifier 59, the others are denied as dulpicate.
re: Coding multiple excision from one lid
What CPT® codes are you using?
re: Coding multiple excision from one lid
67840 only with E2 with 51/59 Mod. This is my dr's note: Patient was prepped and draped in the normal sterile manner. Patient received less than one cc of 2% Xylocaine with epinephrine. I excised 4 tumors form the left lower lid. Bleeding was controlled with bipolar cautery. The wounds were repaired
with 6-0 silk sutures.
re: Coding multiple excision from one lid
Look at codes 11640-11646- each tumor he removes has to be measured. Tell him/her they need to clarify in his documentation.