Lesion Destruction Tip Sheet

CPT^® does not make it easy to locate codes for destruction of lesion(s). These codes are found in multiple chapters throughout the CPT^® book, and are classified by a variety of factors (size, method of destruction, type (pre-malignant/malignant/benign), etc.)

Accurate coding is essential to accurate payment. This tip sheet was created to help you quickly locate the correct CPT^® code for lesion destruction.

As of June, 2024, over 6,700 people have downloaded the reference sheet.

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• Coding for excision of lesions
• Reporting excision of multiple lesions of the same size
• Minor Procedures
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