When two benign lesions measuring 0.5 cm each are removed from different locations, what codes are used to report these procedures?

The correct choice involves the use of specific codes that accurately reflect the nature of the procedures performed. In this case, the removal of two benign lesions, each measuring 0.5 cm and located in different areas of the body, necessitates the use of codes that account for the excision of these lesions.

The coding for excision of benign lesions is outlined in the CPT code range starting with 11400. When coding for benign lesions, it is essential to distinguish between the sizes and locations, as this affects how the procedures are reported. Since both lesions are below 1 cm and are being excised from separate sites, the appropriate way to report this would be to use the code for the first lesion and append a modifier to the second code to indicate that the procedures were performed at separate sites. Therefore, the correct reporting would involve using the code for the first lesion and the same code with a modifier to indicate that it was a separate procedure.

The choice indicates using the code for the excision of the first lesion twice, with the second instance modified appropriately for it being a different lesion in a different location. This correctly captures the clinical scenario and ensures that the coding reflects both the number of procedures and the fact that they were performed independently.