When multiple lesions are excised during the same surgical session, how are they coded? Responses All lesions are assigned a separate CPT code, and, any with more than a simple closure are assigned additional code(s). All lesions are assigned a separate CPT code, and, any with more than a simple closure are assigned additional code(s). All lesions are combined if same type (benign/malignant). All lesions are combined if same type (benign/malignant). All lesions from the same anatomical area are combined. All lesions from the same anatomical area are combined. Each lesion is assigned a separate CPT code. Each lesion is assigned a separate CPT code.
[Answered]: When multiple lesions are excised during the same…
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