Common Plastic Surgery CPT Codes: Billing and Documentation Guide
Plastic surgery coding requires more than matching a procedure to a CPT code. The same service may be cosmetic, reconstructive, or medically necessary depending on the patient’s condition, functional impairment, operative details, diagnosis, and payer policy. That distinction affects coverage, prior authorization, documentation requirements, modifier selection, and claim outcomes. A breast reduction, functional blepharoplasty, panniculectomy, […]

