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Nov 11th, 2016 - jmoon 2
CPT® code for excision of dermoid cyst from forehead that has penetrated into the skull
May I request assistance in locating the correct CPT® code for excision of dermoid cyst from the forehead that has penetrated into the skull? The measurement is 1 x 1.5 cm.
Thank you.
Nov 15th, 2016 - afgbilling 59
re: CPT® code for excision of dermoid cyst from forehead that has penetrated into the skull
I would say 11442 which is an excision of a benign lesion with an excised diameter of 1.1 to 2.0 cm. If it required more than a simple closure, you can code that as well.
Nov 15th, 2016 - jmoon 2
re: CPT® code for excision of dermoid cyst from forehead that has penetrated into the skull
Thank you!