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21243 - Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with prosthetic joint replacement

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Procedure / ServiceArthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with prosthetic joint replacement
Procedure / Service Description

Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 21240 Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with or without autograft (includes obtaining graft) 21242 Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with allograft 21243 Arthroplasty, temporomandibular joint, with prosthetic joint replacement 21244 Reconstruction of mandible, extraoral, with transosteal bone plate (eg, mandibular staple bone plate) 21245 Reconstruction of mandible or maxilla, subperiosteal implant; partial

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