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This article will cover the description, procedure, qualifying circumstances, usage, documentation requirements, billing guidelines, historical information, similar codes, and examples of CPT 10040 procedures.
CPT code 10040 is used to describe a medical procedure known as acne surgery. This code is specifically assigned to the process of treating acne through surgical means, which may include techniques such as drainage, extraction, or excision of acne lesions.
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 10040 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Incision and Drainage Procedures on the Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures.
Codes 11000 – 11001. 11000 – Debridement; up to 10% of body surface. 11001 – Each additional 10% of body surface. These codes are used for the removal of foreign material and devitalized or contaminated tissue from eczematous or infected skin to expose the healthy skin.
15 Ιουλ 2024 · At its core, medical coding translates healthcare diagnoses, procedures, services, and equipment into universal medical alphanumeric codes. These ICD codes are critical in ensuring accurate medical billing and efficient healthcare and management services.
Article Guidance. This article contains coding and other guidelines that complement the Local Coverage Determination (LCD) for Incision and Drainage (I & D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures. Coding Information:
22 Οκτ 2021 · An argument could be made for billing the 17360, which is described as "Chemical exfoliation for acne (e.g., acne paste, acid)", but IMO, using SA to prep is not the same as chemical exfoliation, which is considered by most insurance companies to be a cosmetic procedure and not medically necessary.
