If the six separate lesions can be identified as separate then you may bill
for each one.  Billing is not capped. 

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> From: 	Tapper, Sheila[SMTP:STapper@smdc.org]
> Sent: 	Wednesday, February 02, 2000 8:49 PM
> To: 	'histonet'
> Subject: 	CPT coding/billing
> 
> I am looking for some input!  How do your institutions handle multiple
> specimens?  If the dermatologist removes 6 separate lesions, are all 6
> specimens billed?  Are they billed at the same price?  Do you "cap" the
> pricing at any time?  Do you use modifiers?  If you are using modifiers
> for
> multiple specimens, which one do you use?   I would appreciate any and all
> comments!   
> 
> It is getting late here, I hope this makes sense!
>