CPT^® 21087, Under Prosthesis-Impression and Custom Preparation

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21087 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Prosthesis-Impression and Custom Preparation.

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The provider fabricates a nasal prosthesis by taking an impression, or negative imprint, of the patient's nasal area. A nasal prosthesis replaces a patient's nose that is partially or totally missing due to surgery, trauma, or a congenital defect.

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Modifier 78 - If a patient has the procedure

If a patient has the procedure 21087 on 12/5/2014 in the office and then returned again on 1/11/2015, should I use a 78 modifier on the 1/11/2015 dos?:eek:... [ Read More ]

Modifier 78

If a patient has the procedure 21087 on 12/5/2014 in the office and then returned again on 1/11/2015, :eek: should I use a 78 modifier on the 1/11/2015 dos?... [ Read More ]

ICD-9 help - significant stenosis

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