[Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

[BSullivan <@t> shorememorial.org]

Jim,
 To my knowledge the CPT code for melanomas, including re-excision, is
88305. The 88507 can be applied if it is in soft tissue or mets. Skin is
usually what we deal with so we bill 88305.

Beatrice Sullivan, HT(A.S.C.P.) HTL , AAS, CLSP(N.C.A.)
AP Supervisor
Shore Memorial Hospital
609-653-3590


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WHAT IS EVERYONE USING FOR THE  CPT CODES ON RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA FOR
MARGINS?   IN THE PAST WE HAVE BEEN USING 88307 IF IT WAS A DEEP EXCISION
WITH NO RESIDUAL TUMOR AND AN 88309 WHEN IT WAS A DEEP EXCISION WITH
RESIDUAL TUMOR.   WE HAVE NOW BEEN QUESTIONED ON WHETHER ALL SHOULD
ACTUALLY BE 88305.

How is everyone else charging these?  I guess the next question is what
constitutes a deep excision?

James Vickroy BS, HT(ASCP)

Surgical  and Autopsy Pathology Technical Supervisor
Memorial Medical Center
217-788-4046


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