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Does 42825 Involve Sutures?

Published on Thu Aug 19, 2021

Question: Our otolaryngologist performed a tonsillectomy and a primary closure of a tonsillar fossae. Should I bill for the closure or just the tonsillectomy? The diagnoses are chronic tonsillitis and sleep apnea. Texas Subscriber Answer: The otolaryngologist may opt to suture the tonsillar pillars after tonsillectomy or to leave them open for healing. You should include the closure in the [...]
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