Which CPT code is associated with an excisional procedure?

Which CPT code is associated with an excisional procedure?

• A. 55600
• B. 55650
• C. 55860
• D. 55670

Answer: (B)

Excisional procedures are those that remove a lesion or tissue completely, with the intent of pathologic analysis and margin clearance. The code that specifically describes excision of a lesion in the penile region is 55650, making it the best fit when the note indicates removal of a penile lesion. The other codes refer to procedures in the same area that are not framed as excision of a lesion (they describe different techniques or non-excisional penile procedures), so they don’t match the described operation.

Excisional procedures are those that remove a lesion or tissue completely, with the intent of pathologic analysis and margin clearance. The code that specifically describes excision of a lesion in the penile region is 55650, making it the best fit when the note indicates removal of a penile lesion. The other codes refer to procedures in the same area that are not framed as excision of a lesion (they describe different techniques or non-excisional penile procedures), so they don’t match the described operation.