Sometimes the purpose of skin lesion removal is to excise an unsightly mole or other cosmetically unattractive skin growth.
Skin Lesion Removal
86.3. You are still coding for removal of skin lesion.
Skin lesion removal employs a variety of techniques, from relatively simple biopsies to more complex surgical excisions, to remove lesions that range from benign growths to malignant melanoma.
All surgical procedures present risk of infection. Keeping the wound clean and dry can minimize the risk.
hyperleratotic skin lesion
The type of biopsy that involves taking the entire lesion is called an excisional biopsy. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the entire abnormal area along with some surrounding healthy tissue, allowing for a comprehensive examination of the lesion. This method is often used for suspicious skin lesions or tumors to ensure complete removal and accurate diagnosis.
vascular lesion
Surgical therapy for the primary site is that of wide local removal of the skin including subcutaneous tissue surrounding the lesion.
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An erosion is a secondary skin lesion where the epidermis is lost, leaving a moist, shallow depression in the skin. It results from damage to the skin surface, such as scratching or picking at a primary lesion like a blister or ulcer. Erosions typically appear red and are prone to infection.
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moles