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31 Οκτ 2019 · Use the CPT code that best describes the procedure, the location and the size of the lesion. If there are multiple lesions treated, multiple codes may be reported but you must follow National Correct Coding Initiative guidelines. CPT code 11200 should be reported with one unit of service.
17 Ιουλ 2019 · The 2019 CPT codes for Actinic Keratosis are as follows: 11300- 11313 Shaving of Epidermal or Dermal Lesions Procedures. 11400-11446 Excision, Benign Lesion of Cutaneous Origin. Integumentary lesion excision codes (11400 – 11446) should be used to code a sebaceous cyst.
This Clinical Policy Bulletin addresses actinic keratoses treatments. Medical Necessity. Aetna considers the following procedures medically necessary for treatment of actinic keratoses: Destruction of actinic keratoses lesions using either of the following methods: Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen; or
Strong recommendations are made for using ultraviolet protection, topical imiquimod, topical 5-fluorouracil, and cryosurgery. Conditional recommendations are made for the use of photodynamic therapy and diclofenac for the treatment of AK, both individually and as part of combination therapy regimens.
Actinic keratosis (AK), rough scaly patches that arise on chronically ultraviolet-exposed skin, is one of the most common conditions diagnosed and treated by dermatologists in the United States. This guideline addresses the management of actinic keratosis, providing evidence-based recommendations for treatment. Actinic keratosis guideline.
PMCID: PMC8873057 PMID: 35156172. Abstract. Actinic keratosis is caused by excessive lifetime sun exposure. It must be treated, regardless of thickness, because it is the biologic precursor of invasive squamous cell carcinoma, a potentially deadly malignancy.
15 Μαΐ 2010 · In such cases, involved areas are commonly treated with topical fluorouracil, a pyrimidine analog antimetabolite. Fluorouracil is most effective for face or scalp lesions and is typically...
