Overview
SOMB code 98.12H is paid for the excision of a subcutaneous soft-tissue tumor and is time-based — billed per 30 minutes of operating time or major portion thereof. Chart the start and end times of the procedure.
Billing Requirements
- Excision of a subcutaneous soft-tissue tumor
- Start and end times of the procedure documented
Common Audit Traps
⚠️ Alberta Health auditors specifically look for these mistakes when reviewing 98.12H claims:
- Over-billing time units not supported by documented procedure times
- Using 98.12H for simple skin-lesion excisions instead of 98.12A/B/C
Clinical Example
In-office excision of a subcutaneous lipoma taking 45 minutes of operating time. Bill 98.12H with appropriate time units per SOMB rules.
Documentation Tips (Audit-Proof)
- Record start and end times of the operation
- Document depth and technique of the excision
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