CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 16, 2012

When coding for anesthesia for code 53450, Urethromeatoplasty, with mucosal advancement, this crosses to anesthesia code 00920. However, at times, a buccal mucosal graft is used to perform this procedure. Is it appropriate to code for the graft procedure for more units? Or is the graft considered a component of the urethroplasty?

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