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15839 - Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area

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Procedure / ServiceExcision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area
Procedure / Service Description

Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to face, eyelids, mouth, neck, - 15837 Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); forearm or hand 15838 Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); submental fat pad 15839 Excision, excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue (includes lipectomy); other area 15840 Graft, Facial Nerve Paralysis; Free Fascia Graft (W/Obtaining Fascia) 15841 Graft, Facial Nerve Paralysis; Free Muscle Graft (W/Obtaining Graft)

Likely documents
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  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
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