Proper Coding in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMW) Session
2021 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting & OTO Experience
Appropriate coding is key for reimbursement as well as documentation. While many facilities utilize professional coders, it is still imperative that surgeons understand the nuances of coding to code effectively and efficiently for the procedures done. Facial plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures have various types of coding combinations that may confuse both coders and surgeons. Additionally, use of modifiers for complex cases or cases with two surgeons may be underutilized. This panel will discuss surgical procedure codes for local excisions, local flaps, free flaps, rhinoplasty, facial reanimation as well as proper use of modifiers.
Description
Learning Objective: 1. Understand nuances in various codes available for facial plastic and reconstructive procedures. 2. Utilize these codes and modifiers appropriately based on the work done. 3. Recognize how to code appropriately in rhinoplasty, facial reanimation, and facial reconstruction. Faculty: Joshua Rosenberg, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Yan Lee, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Chaz Stucken, MD(Nothing to Disclose), Nikita Gupta, MD(Nothing to Disclose).