CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 3, 2026

What is the intent of the parenthetical note following codes 0479T and 0480T that restricts reporting these two codes to only once per day? If these codes are reported based on the surface area treated, it may be necessary to report the add-on code (0480T) multiple times to account for the total area treated. For example, how would a hypertrophic burn scar fractional ablation of 290 sq cm be reported?

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