AAFP Coding Reference Cards: Dermatology Codes

The dermatology coding reference card supports physicians and practice team members in appropriately coding and documenting dermatology services commonly performed by family physicians. Each set includes five desk reference and five pocket-sized cards laminated for durability. The cards include information on the following:

• Biopsy, shave, excision, and destruction with a decision tree for determining the appropriate CPT code
• Tips on measures and margins with examples
• Types of closure classifications
• Codes, descriptions, and considerations for:
  • Skin tags
  • Warts
  • Pairing or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (corn or callus)
  • Nail trimming or debridement
  • Nail avulsions and excisions
• Incision and drainage procedures
• Foreign body removal
• Office visits and same-day removals
• Multiple services
• Coverage determinations