Surgical and procedure codes

Learn important distinctions when selecting and reporting biopsy, excision, shave, and destruction codes.

Understand proper selection and reporting of skin biopsy codes, which depend upon the technique and depth of the biopsy performed

Understand the coding rules of benign, premalignant, and malignant lesion destruction.

Learn the requirements and key elements when reporting lesion excision codes.

Find answers to common questions on the proper selection and reporting of shave removal codes.

Understand intermediate and complex repair codes.

Learn important tips to select and report anatomic-specific location codes, including the importance of specificity within your documentation.

There are multiple lip-specific codes that deal with biopsy, excisional surgery, and reconstruction.

Review the common soft tissue biopsy codes.