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Wiki Otolaryngology
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Candice_Fenildo
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Seama,
That would really all depend on the anatomical area that he is excising? more details would be good. it could either be a type I branchial excision, which you would look @ 69145. or it could be a type II, which you would look @ 42815.
That would really all depend on the anatomical area that he is excising? more details would be good. it could either be a type I branchial excision, which you would look @ 69145. or it could be a type II, which you would look @ 42815.
jackjones62
Expert
Unless the physician describes a branchial cleft cyst and pathology confirms it, you should not bill 42815; you described a pre-auricular (in front of the ear, cheek area) congenital cyst/fistula....you need to look at the integumentary system, 114XX with closure. 1205X, or, depending on if a plasty approach was taken, ie advance flap, rotation flap, look at 14040.
Jennifer
CT ENT
Jennifer
CT ENT