After administering local anesthetic, the physician made a full-thickness elliptical incision through the skin. The arterio-venous malformations and the malignant melanoma including the margin were excised and reconstructive repair of the right lower eyelid was performed. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for the described procedure is 67961, which is for excision and repair of eyelid involving lid margin, tarsus, and/or palpebral conjunctiva; with extensive full thickness loss. The ICD-10-CM code C43.112 is for malignant melanoma of right lower eyelid, including canthus, which matches the diagnosis given. H02.873 is for arteriovenous malformations of the eyelid, which was also addressed in the procedure. This combination of codes accurately reflects the procedure and diagnoses described.

After Administering Local Anesthetic, the Physician Made a Full-Thickness Elliptical