AMA CPT® Assistant - 2026 Issue 6 (June)
Questions and Answers
June 2026 page 39 Questions and Answers Surgery: Integumentary System Question: Which codes are appropriate to report for gender-affirming feminizing body contouring of the trunk? If liposuction is performed not to harvest and remove fat but to reshape/contour the body to align its appearance with female secondary sex characteristics, and fat is injected into multiple trunk sites in the same surgical session, what code may be reported? Answer: For this scenario, it would be appropriate to report code(s) 15771 , Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate...
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Article Overview
This article presents a set of coding questions and answers spanning multiple specialties, including surgery, medicine, and Category III codes. It addresses how the content applies to common reporting scenarios, code selection topics, and updates that affect documentation and claim reporting. It is useful for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need a quick relevance check for specific procedure and service types.
Why This Topic Matters
The article consolidates practical coding guidance across several body systems and service categories, making it helpful when reviewing unusual procedures, bundled services, code updates, or questions about whether a service is separately reportable.
Article Sections
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June 2026 page 39
Issue and page information for the Q&A content.
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Surgery: Integumentary System
A coding scenario involving trunk body contouring and related surgical reporting considerations.
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Surgery: Musculoskeletal System
Questions about minimally invasive fusion reporting and how it relates to other spine procedures and implant-related services.
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Surgery: Digestive System
A question on endoscopic administration of a therapeutic substance and related supply coding.
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Surgery: Eye and Ocular Adnexa
A complex ophthalmic surgical scenario involving lacrimal system procedures, eyelid repair, and bilateral reporting.
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Surgery: Nervous System
Several neurosurgical coding questions involving intracranial access, spinal procedure bundling, and an unlisted-service scenario.
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Medicine: Special Ophthalmological Services
Reporting guidance for orthoptic therapy when provided by different types of clinical personnel.
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Medicine: Health Behavior Assessment and Intervention
Guidance on standardized assessment reporting during an office visit and how it relates to evaluation and management services.
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Category III Codes
A discussion of reporting frequency and unit counting for a surface-area-based Category III laser procedure.
What You Will Learn
- How this Q&A article is organized across specialties and service categories
- Which broad clinical scenarios are addressed in the article
- What kinds of coding topics are discussed, such as procedure reporting, bundled services, and code updates
- Which sections may be relevant to surgery, medicine, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, or Category III code review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Clinical documentation specialists
- Physician practices
- Facility coding teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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