What is Benign?
What 3 things should you collect when speaking to a insurance representative?
1. The date you spoke to the representative.
2. The representative name.
3. Reference Number.
Introduction and Removal: Page 82 (2026 CPT Book)
CPT CODE: 10030
CPT code 10030 describes the percutaneous, image-guided drainage of a soft tissue fluid collection (such as an abscess, hematoma, seroma, lymphocele, or cyst) using an indwelling catheter
The outer, nonvascular, non-sensitive layer of the skin, covering the true skin or corium?
What is Epidermis?
A graft type that is a non-human donor. Page 29.
What is a Xenograft?
Ask politely to place the caller on hold, and seek upper management assistance.
Debridement (Page 83-2026 CPT Book)
CPT: 11000
CPT code 11000 describes the debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin, covering up to 10% of the body surface area.
The dense inner layer of skin beneath the epidermis, composed of connective tissue, blood and lymph vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and an elaborate sensory nerve network.
What is dermis?
What is a mastectomy?
Assure them that you will look into this matter. Let the patient know you will audit the account, and it could take 5-7 business days to complete.
Paring or Cutting (Page 85 CPT 2026 Book)
CPT: 11055
CPT code 11055 describes the paring or cutting of a single benign hyperkeratotic lesion, such as a corn or callus.
Dead tissue cut away and washed with saline.
What is excision-debridement?
Inset of tube flap following separation from abdominal blood supply. This process is “waltzing” or “walking” tube. Here is a tube flap from the abdomen to the chest.
What is a Tube Flap (15650)?
What does Q-TIP mean?
"Quit Taking It Personal"
Remember the patient is angry, but don't take it personal, and do not let it get you down.
Removal of Skin Tags (Page 87 2026 CPT Book)
CPT Code: 11200
CPT code 11200 describes the removal of skin tags (benign fibrocutaneous tags) by any method—such as scissors, scalpel, or cryosurgery—for up to and including 15 lesions
The tissues (situated or lying under the skin), and accessory structures like hair, nails, and breast tissue.
What is Subcutaneous?
Under local anesthetic, the surgeon removes the visible tumor and thin layer of surrounding tissue. The tissue is color-coded, mapped, and examined under a microscope, a process that can take up to an hour.
What is MOHS Surgery?
Demonstrate how you should answer incoming calls in the field.
Good morning, thank you for calling UEI Billing, this is Melissa, how may I help you?
CPT® code 11770 is a medical procedural code for the simple excision of a pilonidal cyst or sinus