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Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for Mohs micrographic surgery procedures.
CPT Code 17311
CPT 17311 describes the Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumors, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (e.g., hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue) for head, neck, hands, feet, genitalia, or any location with surgery directly involving muscle, cartilage, bone, tendon, major nerves, or vessels in the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks.
CPT Code 17313
CPT 17313 describes the Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumors, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (e.g., hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue) of the trunk, arms, or legs for the first stage, up to 5 tissue blocks.
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