Jun 05, 2014 · The ICD-9 code for skin lesions on legs is 709.9. These codes are used to indicate conditions and diseases in medical billing.
ICD-9 Code 739.6 Nonallopathic lesions, lower extremities. ICD-9 Index; Chapter: 710–739; Section: 730-739; Block: 739 Nonallopathic lesions, not elsewhere classified; 739.6 - Somat dysfunc lower extr
Nonallopathic lesions, lower extremities. Short description: Somat dysfunc lower extr. ICD-9-CM 739.6 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 739.6 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
ICD-9-CM 709.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 709.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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This article gives guidance for billing, coding, and other guidelines in relation to local coverage policy L34200-Removal of Benign Skin Lesions.
It is the responsibility of the provider to code to the highest level specified in the ICD-10-CM. The correct use of an ICD-10-CM code does not assure coverage of a service. The service must be reasonable and necessary in the specific case and must meet the criteria specified in this determination.
Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the article does not apply to that Bill Type.
Contractors may specify Revenue Codes to help providers identify those Revenue Codes typically used to report this service. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination.
CPT codes, descriptions and other data only are copyright 2020 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/HHSARS apply.
CMS Pub.100-02 Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 16 - General Exclusions From Coverage, Section §120 - Cosmetic Surgery#N#CMS Pub. 100-03 Medicare National Coverage Determinations Manual -Chapter 1, Coverage Determinations, Part 4, Section 250.4 - Treatment of Actinic Keratosis
The billing and coding information in this article is dependent on the coverage indications, limitations and/or medical necessity described in the associated LCD L35498 Removal of Benign Skin Lesions.#N#Coding Information#N#Use the CPT code that best describes the procedure, the location and the size of the lesion.
In the absence of signs, symptoms, illness or injury, Z41.1 should be reported, and payment will be denied. (Ref. CMS Pub.100-04 Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Ch. 23 §§10.1-10.1.7)
Contractors may specify Bill Types to help providers identify those Bill Types typically used to report this service. Absence of a Bill Type does not guarantee that the article does not apply to that Bill Type.
Contractors may specify Revenue Codes to help providers identify those Revenue Codes typically used to report this service. In most instances Revenue Codes are purely advisory. Unless specified in the article, services reported under other Revenue Codes are equally subject to this coverage determination.