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13/11/2020

What is the CPT code for SMAS flap?

What is the CPT code for SMAS flap?

Answer: You should have reported one CPT code 14040 for the advancement flap which includes the lesion excision and repair. You should resubmit the claim with CPT 14040 and you should get paid. *This response is based on the best information available as of 03/16/17.

What is the CPT code for chin implant?

Cosmetic Procedures – Claim Documentation Requirements

CPT or HCPCS Code Description
21248 Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, endosteal implant (e.g., blade, cylinder); partial
21249 complete
21255 Reconstruction of zygomatic arch and glenoid fossa with bone and cartilage (includes obtaining autografts)

What is procedure code 15879?

CPT® 15879 in section: Suction assisted lipectomy.

What is a SMAS flap?

The SMAS flap is a biological barrier capable of filling the cavity that is formed after removal of the tumour.

What is procedure code 15830?

CPT® 15830 in section: Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy)

Is CPT 15771 bilateral?

15771 does have guidelines showing “15771 should be billed once per session”, BUT when looking at this code there is a “0” payment indicator per the fee schedule which states that bilateral (50 modifier) would not be payable for the code 15771.

What is the CPT code for subchondroplasty?

Jun 6, 2019 #1 We have supporting documentation from the CPT Assistant to use CPT code 29855 for the DX of a fracture of the tibial plateau when a “subchondroplasty” (Injection of Accufill bone filler) is performed. However, if the procedure is performed on the femoral condyle for any DX, the code has to go unlisted as 27509.

What is the ICD code for cosmetic surgery?

Cosmetic surgery CPT code list – 19318, 15830, 19380 – Medical Billing and Coding – Procedure code, ICD CODE. 11920 TATTOOING, INTRADERMAL INTRODUCTION OF INSOLUBLE OPAQUE PIGMENTS TO CORRECT COLOR DEFECTS OF SKIN, INCLUDING MICROPIGMENTATION; 6.0 SQ CM OR LESS

Is there an unlisted code for subchondroplasty on the femoral condyle?

However, if the procedure is performed on the femoral condyle for any DX, the code has to go unlisted as 27509. From what I understand, the recommendation is to compare it to 29855. Is anyone getting paid for this procedure based off of the unlisted code 27509 for the subchondroplasty to be performed on the femoral condyle?

What is the CPT code for rhinoplasty surgery?

If the tissue removed is primarily fatty tissue, the surgery is classified as cosmetic and will be denied as non-covered. 3. Rhinoplasty (CPT codes 30400-30450)