Overview
SOMB code 98.12C is paid for the excision of a sebaceous cyst. Document location, technique, and specimen handling.
Billing Requirements
- Excision of a sebaceous cyst
- Procedure documented in the chart
Common Audit Traps
⚠️ Alberta Health auditors specifically look for these mistakes when reviewing 98.12C claims:
- Billing 98.12C for simple incision and drainage without excision
Clinical Example
In-office excision of a sebaceous cyst on the scalp under local anaesthetic. Bill 98.12C.
Documentation Tips (Audit-Proof)
- Document location, anaesthetic, and technique
- Record whether the cyst was excised intact
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