Then consider which of the following CPTÂ® codes best describes the inguinal procedure: 1  27047(Excision, tumor, soft tissue of pelvis and hip area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm) or 27043 (...3 cm or greater) if the exploration was in the inguinalsubcutaneous tissue, with excision of a subcutaneous mass, or.
Skim-coat plastering has replaced traditional plastering in the construction of most residential interior walls and ceilings. It's also making inroads among builders making the switch from tape-and-finish drywall.If you're unfamiliar with skim-coat plastering, also called veneer plastering, you're not alone.I work in southeastern Connecticut, where plastering is seldom seen in new construction. Yet just 20 miles east, in Rhode Island, skim-coat plaster is common.Skim-coat is a thin layer of plaster applied over a special gypsum panel called blueboard. The paper facing is chemically treated to provide a bonding surface for plaster, and the blue color distinguishes it from regular gypsum board.f you're unfamiliar with skim-coat plastering, also called veneer plastering, you're not alone. I work in southeastern Connecticut, where plastering is seldom seen in new construction. Yet just 20 miles east, in Rhode Island, skim-coat plaster is common.
You may need a skim coat if you are repairing a crack, filling a joint, or leveling an area with an existing flat surface. Spread a skim coat with a trowel or drywall knife over a rough wall or ceiling to create a flat surface for painting or wallpapering.In general, you will need to apply 2-4 coats before the surface is smooth. Pull any nails from the surface that will receive the skim coat. 2  Fill in the holes with joint compound. 3  Cover any cracks in plaster walls by scraping out any loose plaster, filling the hole with joint compound, and applying joint tape to prevent the crack from spreading. 4  Allow to dry before continuing.