tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2014 Issue 8

Reader Question: Rely on Unlisted Codes 41599, 40799 to Release the Tied Tongue

Question: Should I use the code 40806 or 41010 for an incision of labial ankyloglossia with primary closure?  Virginia Subscriber Answer: The descriptor for 40806 is “Incision of labial frenum (frenotomy)” and the descriptor for 41010 is “Incision of lingual frenum (frenotomy).”  CPT® does not include a code that describes an incision of the labial ankyloglossia. You will usually choose between two unlisted codes. 41599 - Unlisted procedure, tongue, floor of mouth 40799 - Unlisted procedure, lips. Another option: The primary aim of the procedure is to release the tie tongue. You may be...

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