What is the difference between an incision and excision?
1) Excision only a portion of lesion is removed, incision the entire lesion is removed
2) Excision only a portion of lesion is removed, incision the entire lesion is removed and repair codes 12031- 13160 are included
3) Incision only a portion of lesion is removed, excision the entire lesion removed
4) Incision only a portion of lesion is removed, excision the entire lesion is removed and requires 12001- 12021 in addition to the lesion removal
The correct answer is ----- option 3 -----
Incision only a portion of lesion is removed , excision the entire lesion removed.
Explanation :
Incision is a process of surgical cut made through the skin during the surgery. In this process a portion of lesion may be removed for diagnostic purposes.
Excision is the surgical removal of the tissue. It can be tumor or other underlying causes that requires excision.
While the other includes the opposite meanings and 12001- 12021 codes deals with minor repair of wounds. Therefore ,the other options are incorrect . Option 3 is the correct answer.
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