[Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

[Marla Thomas]

We to use 88305 because it is a skin, in the CPT code book there is no
option for larger codes because it is a re-excision with margins or
melanoma.  If you want clarification you can go on the CAP website and get
CPT coding help. You can email them with questions and they will respond.

Marla Thomas, HT(ASCP)

Litton Pathology Associates, PC

700 NW Hunter Dr.

Blue Springs, MO 64015

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[mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Vickroy, Jim
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 11:03 AM
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Subject: [Histonet] CPT CODES FOR RE-EXCISIONS OF MELANOMA

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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