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CPT® 21050, Under Excision Procedures on the Head

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 21050 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Head.

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A provider performs a condylectomy, or surgical excision of the rounded ends of the mandible, or lower jaw bone, where they connect to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) to treat dislocated or diseased condyles that interfere with movement of the joint or cause pain.

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