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We removed/biopsy a fibroma from the lower lip what are the correct medical codes (the CPT & the ICD)
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Hi Guest!
Based on what you described, here are some coding options for you:
Diagnosis:
D10.0 - Benign neoplasm of lip
Procedure:
40490 - Biopsy lip
11440 - excision benign lesion 0.0 to 0.5 cm
11441 - excision benign lesion 0.6 to 1.0 cm
Hope this helps!
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