Surgery: Integumentary System (Q&A) (April 2018)

April 2018 page 10a Surgery: Integumentary System Question: Code 15732 has been deleted for 2018. What is the appropriate code to report for a head and neck muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap? Answer: New codes, 15730 , Midface flap (ie, zygomaticofacial flap) with preservation of vascular pedicle(s), and 15733 , Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck with named vascular pedicle (ie, buccinators, genioglossus, temporalis, masseter, sternocleidomastoid, levator scapulae), were created to more specifically report these procedures, obviating the need for the less specific and deleted code 15732 , Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; head and neck (eg, temporalis, masseter muscle...

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Article Overview

This Q&A-style article reviews a 2018 update to CPT coding guidance for integumentary system surgery, focusing on revised flap-reporting terminology and the replacement of an older code with more specific new codes. It is relevant to coding professionals working with surgical procedures of the head and neck, especially when following CPT Assistant guidance tied to the 2018 code set changes.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coders recognize which CPT revision applies to head and neck flap procedures in the 2018 update cycle and understand the scope of the discussion without relying on the full premium article.

Article Sections

  1. April 2018 page 10a

    Introductory article placement information and the main coding Q&A topic for integumentary system surgery in the 2018 update cycle.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a 2018 CPT update for integumentary system surgery
  • Which general surgical topic area is addressed in the Q&A
  • How the article situates the discussion within CPT Assistant guidance
  • What type of coding change prompted the question

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Compliance staff
  • Surgical practice administrators
  • Physician documentation staff

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