CPCA CPT for Aesthetic Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which CPT code reports a primary rhinoplasty that includes major septal repair?
- 30400
- 30410
- 30420 (Correct answer)
- 30430
Correct answer: 30420
CPT 30420 describes primary rhinoplasty including major septal repair.
Question 2: A surgeon performs blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid including repair of herniated fat pads. Which CPT code is most appropriate?
- 15820
- 15821 (Correct answer)
- 15822
- 15823
Correct answer: 15821
CPT 15821 describes blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid with hernia of fat pads.
Question 3: Which CPT code reports a rhytidectomy of the neck with platysmal tightening?
- 15824
- 15825 (Correct answer)
- 15826
- 15827
Correct answer: 15825
CPT 15825 specifically describes rhytidectomy of the neck with platysmal tightening (platysmal flap).
Question 4: What CPT code reports surgical correction of a protruding ear (otoplasty) with or without size reduction?
- 69300 (Correct answer)
- 69320
- 69399
- 21235
Correct answer: 69300
CPT 69300 reports otoplasty for a protruding ear, with or without size reduction.
Question 5: A facial epidermal chemical peel is performed to treat fine wrinkling. Which CPT code applies?
- 15788 (Correct answer)
- 15789
- 15792
- 15793
Correct answer: 15788
CPT 15788 describes a chemical peel of the facial area at the epidermal level.
Question 6: Genioplasty is performed using a prosthetic implant for chin augmentation. Which CPT code applies?
- 21120 (Correct answer)
- 21121
- 21122
- 21123
Correct answer: 21120
CPT 21120 describes genioplasty by augmentation using autologous or prosthetic material without osteotomy.
Question 7: Total face dermabrasion is performed for acne scarring and general keratosis. Which CPT code is reported?
- 15780 (Correct answer)
- 15781
- 15782
- 15783
Correct answer: 15780
CPT 15780 describes dermabrasion of the total face for acne scarring, fine wrinkling, rhytids, or general keratosis.
CPCA CPT for Aesthetic Procedures 2
Which CPT code reports a primary rhinoplasty that includes major septal repair?