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    Wiki Please help with laser removal of glottic stenosis!

    I have codes 31622, 31528, and 31570 but from my research the laser removal of stenosis is an unlisted code. I would like to avoid using the unlisted code so does anyone know if there is a better cpt code? or if that would be included in one of the other procedures? I was looking at 31572 but it...
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    • balloon dilation larynoscope laser stenosis subglottic stenosis unlisted code
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: ENT/Otolaryngology
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    Wiki Laser Hair Removal

    My pediatric dermatologist saw a new patient who has unwanted hair on her face in the area where a skin graft is and laser hair removal was given as a treatment option. Normally, we would treat this as purely cosmetic, but the patient is only ten years old, and suffered 40-49% burns at the age...
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    Wiki DICD Gen and Lead Removal and Insertion of Drain (Infected Pocket)

    Recently a physician removed a Dual ICD and both Leads via Laser extraction due to a pocket infection. After the removal of the equipment the pocket was clean out and a drain inserted and sutured into pocket. I am curious if CPT code 10180 I&D for infection should be added to the Codes 33241(ICD...
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    • drain laser lead pocket removal
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Cardiology
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