January 19, 2023

Question:
Our Otolaryngologist routinely does repairs after Mohs surgery. What CPT code do I report for a paramedian forehead flap to reconstruct a nasal defect after Mohs surgery.

Answer:
The correct code to report is CPT code 15731 (Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (e.g., axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap).

*This response is based on the best information available as of 01/19/23.