Abstract
Biopsies, shave removals, and excisions are basic procedures that dermatologists routinely perform to diagnose disease, relieve symptoms, and to treat cancers. From a coding perspective, these 3 procedures are characterized differently based on the intent and depth of the removal. Specialized biopsy codes are available for certain anatomic sites, and soft-tissue excision codes can be used in lieu of standard skin excision codes for tumors that are confined to the subcutis and below.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 310-311 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Cutis |
| Volume | 96 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
