CPT^® 15878, Under Other Repair (Closure) Procedures on the Integumentary System

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 15878 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 suction–assisted lipectomy (liposuction) of the upper extremity to remove the fat deposits, primarily from the under arm.

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Lipo of AV Fistula?

Please see the link and FAQ info below from Fistula First. [url]http://www.fistulafirst.org/Professionals/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx#Q25[/url] Q: As part of the FFBI, you have suggested that a... [ Read More ]

Lipo of AV Fistula?

[QUOTE="kvo, post: 306623, member: 76280"]Can I get the input of other coders whose Drs are performing this procedure? I am getting conflicting information on the coding. If the Dr performs liposucti... [ Read More ]

Lipo of AV Fistula?

Can I get the input of other coders whose Drs are performing this procedure? I am getting conflicting information on the coding. If the Dr performs liposuction of the extremity at the AV fistula site... [ Read More ]

Liposuction medicare pt

ok, thank you, I guess we will have to appeal, already denied 15878.... [ Read More ]

please help with coding op

[QUOTE="conniff, post: 185817, member: 16487"]How would you code liposuction to gain better access to av dialysis fistula?? md performs liposuction of arm (due to large arms) to gain access to a deep... [ Read More ]

please help with coding op

How would you code liposuction to gain better access to av dialysis fistula?? md performs liposuction of arm (due to large arms) to gain access to a deep limb of the dialysis av fistula. The cannula... [ Read More ]

need help with dialysis av fistula/liposuction

Need some help and opinions for a new procedure my docs are performing: proc: suction assisted lipectomy md performs suction-assisted lipectomy to bring dialysis av fistula closer to skin level due t... [ Read More ]

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