CPT^® 21193, Under Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Head

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 21193 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair, Revision, and/or Reconstruction Procedures on the Head.

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Summary

A provider performs surgical reconstruction of the perpendicular portions, or rami, of the mandible, or lower jaw, to correct facial deformities, often the result of trauma.

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New to coding, please help!

Yes, thank you very much. I am going to suggest the 21193 since it specifically states reconstruction of vertical osteotomy, with a placement of mandibular fixation (arch bar and wire loops). Thanks... [ Read More ]

New to coding, please help!

I would speak with the doctor, have him look at codes 21193 and 21198, the note does not say anything about internal fixation, the arch bars are considered external and so are the wire loops. There t... [ Read More ]

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