Coding · Definition
ICD-10-CM: Definition
The diagnosis code set that establishes medical necessity for the procedure billed.
This is a short definition only. The full explanation lives on dermatology diagnosis and procedure coding, which is the page to read if you are dealing with this on live claims.
Definition
Dermatology diagnosis coding carries unusual weight because so many procedures are payable only for specific diagnoses.
Actinic keratosis, malignant neoplasm by site, and benign lesion codes drive whether a destruction or excision is covered at all.
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