CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 15, 2015

How is the following reported? A basal cell carcinoma of the anterior surface of the ear is excised and a postauricular flap, which includes the dissected postauricular artery, is fashioned. It is then tunneled through the ear cartilage, posterior to anterior, to provide coverage to the anterior ear. The donor site of the flap is closed primarily.

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