American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certification Practice Exam

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What is the correct CPT code for the excision of a 3.0-cm tumor of the forehead?

21012
21012, 12052
21014
21014, 12052

The correct answer is: 21012

The correct CPT code for the excision of a 3.0-cm tumor of the forehead is 21012. This code specifically pertains to the excision of a tumor located in the head, face, ears, neck, and scalp, and it is used when the excised tumor's diameter is greater than 2.0 cm. The forehead is part of the anatomical areas where this code applies, so it accurately describes the procedure in question. The other options introduce additional codes that may relate to separate procedures such as closure, but they are not needed for the specific act of excising the tumor itself. Therefore, the choice of code 21012 stands alone as the appropriate code representing the excision of the tumor without the need for additional modifiers or codes for closure.