What are the code assignments for uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP)? Coding Clinic, First Quarter 1997 appears to indicate codes 27.69, Other plastic repair of palate, and code 29.4, Plastic operation on pharynx, are appropriate. However, Coding Clinic, Third Quarter 1992 states only 29.4, is assigned.
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