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Wiki bilateral advancement flap repair

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Jamie Dezenzo

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Hello all,

Squamous cell carcinoma of the rt lower lip which left approx 40% defect of her lower lip. Releasing incisions were made in labiomental sulcus to allow bilateral advancement flaps to close. Deep tissues were reapprox using 2-0 Vicryl. The mucosa was reaprox using 2-0 Vicryl. The subq tissues reapprox unsing 1 interrupted 4-0 Vicryl.

Just 14060 once per defect or 14060 and 14060-59 since stating bilateral and more than one incision?

thanks!
 
40525?

Not sure but wondering if the op note supports 40525 or 40527.

And I think the incisions/flaps were bilateral to the deficit, but constitute one repair. If you are using the integumentary system codes, all the total sq cm together to get one code.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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