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17312 - Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens

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Procedure / ServiceMohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens
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(includes umbilical transposition and fascial plication) (List separately in addition to code for primary - 17107 Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); 10.0 to 50.0 sq cm 17108 Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); over 50.0 sq cm 17312 Mohs micrographic technique, including removal of all gross tumor, surgical excision of tissue specimens, mapping, color coding of specimens, microscopic examination of specimens by the surgeon, and histopathologic preparation including routine stain(s) (eg, hematoxylin and eosin, toluidine blue), head, neck,

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