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Oct 12th, 2012 - TerryC 39
saucerization biopsy help
One of our doctors notes they did a "saucerization" biopsy. The best I could tell is that is consididered a "deep shave" biopsy. She said she read an article that it is considerded an excisional biospy. Can anyone help me?? Thanks
Oct 12th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606
re: saucerization biopsy help
There are two types of shave procedures; standard shave biopsy and saucerization. look to 11300 series of codes.
Oct 12th, 2012 - TerryC 39
re: saucerization biopsy help
Thank you that's what I thought also, however our doctor said she read in an article it was considered an excisional bx.