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AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 1 (January)
Integumentary System, 15000 (Q&A) (January 1999)
January 1999 page 10c
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Integumentary System, 15000 (Q&A)
Question
Does the excision of a 10 sq cm burn wound on the face qualify for the use of CPT code 15000, since 15000 specifies first 100 sq cm?
AMA Comment
Yes. Code 15000 represents excisions up to and including the first 100 sq cm.
Integumentary System, 15000 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; January 1999 page 10c
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