CPCA CPT for Aesthetic Procedures Questions and Answers

Question 1

A patient undergoes a cosmetic procedure to treat fine lines on her full face. The physician performs a chemical peel of the epidermal layer. Which CPT® code should be reported for this procedure?

Accepted Answer

15788

Answer

15792

Answer

15789

Answer

17360

Question 2

A provider injects a soft tissue filler into the patient's nasolabial folds for cosmetic augmentation. The total volume of the filler material injected is 4.5 cc. How should this service be coded?

Accepted Answer

11951

Answer

11950

Answer

11952

Answer

11954

Question 3

A patient receives Botox injections to treat glabellar frown lines. The physician performs chemodenervation of the corrugator and procerus muscles. Which CPT® and HCPCS codes should be reported for the procedure and the supply of onabotulinumtoxinA?

Accepted Answer

64612, J0585

Answer

64615, J0585

Answer

64612, J0588

Answer

64999, J0585

Question 4

A patient requests laser hair removal on her upper lip and chin for cosmetic purposes. Since there is no specific CPT® code for this service, which of the following is the most appropriate code to report?

Accepted Answer

17999

Answer

17000

Answer

96999

Answer

17250

Question 5

A 45-year-old patient undergoes full-face ablative laser resurfacing to improve the appearance of wrinkles and sun damage. Which series of CPT® codes, originally for dermabrasion, is commonly reported for this type of aesthetic procedure, depending on payer policy?

Accepted Answer

15780-15783

Answer

17110-17111

Answer

96920-96922

Answer

11440-11446

Question 6

Which of the following common aesthetic procedures lacks a specific CPT® code and is generally not billable to insurance as it is considered a cosmetic service?

Accepted Answer

Cryolipolysis of the abdomen

Answer

Dermal filler injection, 1.2 cc

Answer

Epidermal chemical peel, non-facial

Answer

Chemodenervation for facial wrinkles