2012年1月17日 · Most of the time when patients present to us for earlobe repairs there has been delay. We typically use a V50.1 code for these as they are really cosmetic and not billable to insurance in our experience, unless it truly is an acute injury.

2010年2月27日 · Answer: To report repair of a torn ear lobe, we recommend 12051 (Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less). This CPT code is used for the intermediate repair of superficial wounds to the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes, which are 2.5 cm or less in

2010年8月10日 · Intermediate repair involves the deeper layers of subcutaneous tissues and non muscle fascia and the skin. This is usually closed in two layers. Complex repair is a wound that will require more than a two-layer closure, and may need revision, debridement, extensive undermining and/or placement of stent

2017年8月21日 · Coding for earlobe repair due to gauges We almost always code with a complex closure, 1315X, depending on the gauge size. These are not simple earlobe repairs but like earlobe reconstructions. In addition, only in rare cases will insurance cover this type of procedure.

2009年10月13日 · Because there is no "code" specifically for the repair of the ear lobe you can use either the 12051 or 13151 depending on size. Again this repair is most likely not going to be submitted to the insurance carrier and is considered cosmetic in most cases.

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT ®) code 69300 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures on the External Ear. Subscribe to Codify by AAPC and get the code details in a flash.

2002年4月1日 · It is unlikely that an earlobe repair, however complex, could be larger than 2.5 cm. Note: Code 10121 should be used for the removal of multiple foreign bodies in the lobe. The term "complicated" refers not only to the depth of the incision but to any factor, such as multiple foreign bodies, making the incision and removal difficult.

The provider excises a portion of the external part of the ear, such as the earlobe or helix, that contains a lesion. He sends the specimen to the lab for diagnosis to determine whether the lesion is malignant or benign. For clinical responsibility, …

This CPT® code is used for the intermediate repair of wounds to the face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, and/or mucous membranes that are 2.5 cm or less in size. For clinical responsibility, terminology, tips and additional info start codify free trial.

2024年8月19日 · Repair Procedures on the External Ear CPT ® Code range 69300- 69320 The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the External Ear 69300-69320 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.