CPT^® 21032, Under Excision Procedures on the Head

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21032 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Excision Procedures on the Head.

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Torus palatinus is an abnormal bone growth, or protrusion, of the hard palate, or roof of the mouth, near the intermaxillary line. The provider excises the torus palatinus to remove the abnormal bone growth of the hard palate.

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