CPT^® 15828, Under Other Repair (Closure) Procedures on the Integumentary System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 15828 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Repair (Closure) Procedures on the Integumentary System.

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The provider performs a rhitidectomy by removing excess skin and fat, thus tightening the skin in the cheek, chin, and neck region.

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Adjacent Tissue Transfer

[QUOTE="KBean2018, post: 455294, member: 257759"] Hello how do I convert cm to sq cm --8x9 cm face (cheek) . 72 sq cm? Would it be 14041 x 3? 72 sq cm TISSUE REARRANGEMENT FACE with Rhidectomy che... [ Read More ]

Adjacent Tissue Transfer

Hello how do I convert cm to sq cm --8x9 cm face (cheek) . 72 sq cm? Would it be 14041 x 3? 72 sq cm TISSUE REARRANGEMENT FACE with Rhidectomy cheek--- 14041 x 3, 15828 Thank you in advance... [ Read More ]

facial paralysis due to brain tumor - please help!

You could try using code 15829 for SMAS flap, it is an extension of rhytidectomy, forehead or maybe code 15828 with modifier 52. For the buccal implant probably code 21270.... [ Read More ]

Soof Midface lift.

I would be looking at 15828 - Rhytidectomy; cheek, chin, and neck -- for your left midface suborbicularis orbital fascai lift code. David Keown, CPC, OCS... [ Read More ]

ectropia with facelift help

looking for a CPT that would be accepted medically. 15828 fits but the insurance companies consider this cosmetic. Have used 15840 in the past but the Dr. says it doesn't quite fit. Any other ideas? ... [ Read More ]

Rhytidectomy for Bell's Palsy

Does anybody have any hints in billing Palmetto (and getting paid) for this procedure? We billed procedure code 15828 with DX 351.0, 368.40. Medicare denied original claim as well as appeal. Howeve... [ Read More ]

Cpt - 15828

Hi, Currently, the NCM in my office is trying to have CPT 15828 (face lift) negotiated since it is considered a NC code with the carrier. Can anyone direct me to where I can find the R&C cost in th... [ Read More ]

new to plastics, help please plastics

my doctor is planning on doing a submental liposection, platysmaplasty, chin augmentation and chemical peel. i have codes,15876,15825,15789 & 15828. i think i can bill all these together. can I? m... [ Read More ]

Static Suspension for facial paralysis

My ENT performed a Rhytidectomy and static reanimation of facial palsy with AlloDerm. I'm thinking 15828 and 15335. Any other suggestions? Thanks... [ Read More ]

surgery HELP!!

Depends, cosmetic I assume. What does the Op read? 15828 would be cheek, chin, and neck.... [ Read More ]

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