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42140 - Sleep Apnea – Uvulectomy All

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Procedure / ServiceSleep Apnea – Uvulectomy All
Procedure / Service Description

Surgery-Procedure Staged Surgery Several codes All - Sleep Apnea – UPPP 42145 All Sleep Apnea – Hyoid Myotomy 21685 All Sleep Apnea – Uvulectomy 42140 All Bariatrics – Gastric Bypass/Bariatric Surgery 43644, 43645, 43770–43775, 43842, 43843, 43846, 43847, 43659, 43999 All Bariatrics – Gastric restriction w/limited absorption 43845 All

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