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A 30-year-old patient with a scalp defect is having plastic surgery to insert tissue expanders. The provider inserts the implants, closes the skin, and increases the volume of the expanders by injecti
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10,000 Series CPT®: Integumentary System
Question
A 30-year-old patient with a scalp defect is having plastic surgery to insert tissue expanders. The provider inserts the implants, closes the skin, and increases the volume of the expanders by injecting saline solution. Tissue is expanded until a satisfactory aesthetic outcome is obtained to repair the scalp defect. What CPT® code is reported?
Options
- A11960
- B11970
- C15777
- D19357
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Topics
#tissue expander#scalp reconstruction#implant insertion#plastic surgery