AMA CPT® Assistant - 1999 Issue 10 (October)

Integumentary System, Surgery, 15877 (Q&A) (October 1999)

October 1999 page 10a Coding Consultation Integumentary System, Surgery, 15877 (Q&A) Question What code would my physician use to report a suction assisted lipectomy for reduction of breast tissue? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective, if the physician performs suction assisted lipectomy for reduction of breast tissue, then code 15877, Suction assisted lipectomy; trunk, would be reported. Integumentary System, Surgery, 15877 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 1999; October 1999 page 10a ...

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