RE: coding section M

[Angie Palac]

Yes, I would code this as an open lesion Angie   -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 6:11 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: coding section M   Hi I have a question for the group regarding coding section M. I have a patient that has a granuloma at his GT site (that was having serosang. and bloody drainage).The area was then cauterized by the Physician.How would you code this in section M.Would it be coded as an open lesion other than ulcers rashes and cuts(M4c)Treatment was ordered to the site(M5h coded) Thanks,Kim