General information on Depakote ER (Divalproex). Depakote ER is an anticonvulsant agent. Exactly how the drug works is unknown. Depakote ER tablets should not be crushed or chewed and should be swallowed as a whole.
When reporting excision of skin lesions (11400-11646), in addition to other procedures at the same anatomic location during the same session, be on the lookout for the following bundling issues. Do not report in addition to lesion excision: Local anesthesia. Simple closures (12001-12018)
Excision: cutting out the cancer spot and some healthy skin around it. Surgery using a small hand tool and an electronic needle to kill cancer cells. Mohs surgery: excision and then inspecting the excised skin using a microscope. Lymph node surgery: remove a piece of the lymph node; uses general anesthesia.