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Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers
Integumentary System/Surgery, 15820, 67917(Q&A)
Question
Would it be appropriate to report
code 15820 in conjunction with code 67917
during the same session?
AMA Comment
From a CPT coding perspective,
if a blepharoplasty procedure was performed
for the lower eyelid in conjunction with
the repair for the tarsal strip procedure during
the same session, it would be appropriate to
report code 15820, Blepharoplasty, lower eyelid; for
the blepharoplasty procedure in conjunction
with code 67917, Repair of ectropion; extensive (eg,
tarsal strip operations), for the tarsal strip procedure.
These are considered distinct...
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This article is a short CPT Assistant coding Q&A for the integumentary system and surgery. It addresses a same-session reporting question involving two CPT procedure codes and references modifier usage in the context of distinct procedural services, while also noting that payer guidance may differ. It is relevant for coders, billers, and reimbursement staff who work with ophthalmic/periocular and integumentary surgical reporting.
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It helps readers determine whether the article is relevant to a same-day surgical coding question and whether it includes CPT guidance, modifier application context, and mention of payer-specific reporting practices.
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Coding Consultation: Questions and Answers
A brief Q&A focused on a same-session surgical reporting scenario within the integumentary system. The section includes CPT-related guidance and a note about payer variability.
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