What are the codes for mohs micrographic surgery of arm a poorly defined malignant neoplasm first stage 4 tissue blocks?
Procedure code: 17340
CPT code: 17340
ICD-10 code: C44.0
Description: Mohs micrographic surgery for malignant neoplasm of the arm, first stage, 4 tissue blocks.
Reimbursement: The reimbursement for this code varies depending on the payer. Medicare allows $235.25 for this code.
Documentation requirements: The documentation for this code should include the following information:
* Patient's name and date of birth
* Date of service
* Type of procedure performed
* Location of the lesion
* Size of the lesion
* Histopathology of the lesion
* Number of tissue blocks submitted
* Results of the surgery
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