Joan underwent excision of a benign lesion of the right leg, 4 cm × 4 cm, with a rotation flap to repair the incision site. The flap measures 12 cm × 5 cm. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):

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D21.21 is the ICD-10-CM code for a benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of the right lower limb, which matches the description of the lesion on the right leg. CPT code 14301 is used for the first 30 sq cm or less of a rotation flap repair, which is appropriate for the 12 cm × 5 cm flap described, indicating a more complex repair than a simple excision.

Joan Underwent Excision of a Benign Lesion of the Right