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42140 - Uvulectomy, excision of uvula

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Procedure / ServiceUvulectomy, excision of uvula
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 41019 Placement of needles, catheters, or other device(s) into the head and/or neck region (percutaneous, transoral, or transnasal) for subsequent interstitial radioelement application 42140 Uvulectomy, excision of uvula 42145 Palatopharyngoplasty (eg, uvulopalatopharyngoplasty, uvulopharyngoplasty) 42299 Unlisted procedure, palate, uvula

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