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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...
- AN2114
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- Jan 9, 2020
- 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...
- taylor84
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- May 9, 2017
- hair laser removal skin graft
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Dermatology
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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...
- Chlrtrep
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- Jan 20, 2016
- drain laser lead pocket removal
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiology

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