CPT^® 42140, Under Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Palate and Uvula

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 42140 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision and Destruction Procedures on the Palate and Uvula.

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In this procedure, the provider removes the uvula at the back of the mouth. Providers may use this procedure for the treatment of snoring.

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