CPT for Aesthetic Procedures Flashcards

A surgeon performs a rhinoplasty (CPT 30420) that includes major septal repair. The coder also wants to add 30520 for the septoplasty. Is this correct?

Answer: No — 30420 already includes major septal repair; adding 30520 is unbundling

CPT 30420 includes major septal repair in its descriptor; separately reporting 30520 constitutes unbundling and is incorrect.

An intact breast implant is removed without replacement. Which CPT code is reported?

Answer: 19328

CPT 19328 describes removal of an intact mammary implant.

Botulinum toxin type A is injected into glabellar frown lines for purely cosmetic purposes. Which CPT code should the physician report for the injection service?

Answer: 64999

Cosmetic botulinum toxin injections for glabellar lines are reported with unlisted neurology procedure code 64999, as no specific CPT covers this aesthetic indication.

Which CPT code specifically describes abdominoplasty including umbilicoplasty when performed?

Answer: 15847

CPT 15847 describes excision of excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue of the abdomen (abdominoplasty), including umbilicoplasty if performed.

A mastopexy (breast lift) is performed without insertion of a prosthetic implant. Which CPT code applies?

Answer: 19316

CPT 19316 describes mastopexy performed without prosthetic implant insertion.

A patient develops ectropion requiring surgical repair during the global period of a prior lower lid blepharoplasty. Which modifier is appended to the repair code?

Answer: Modifier 78

Modifier 78 (Unplanned Return to the Operating Room) is used when a related procedure is required during the postoperative period due to a complication.

A secondary rhinoplasty requiring major revision of the bony pyramid and cartilages is performed. Which CPT code is most appropriate?

Answer: 30450

CPT 30450 describes a secondary rhinoplasty requiring major revision, including work on the bony and cartilaginous structures.