The procedure automatically involves the removal of redundant skin, so the second code applies when the patient has excessive redundant skin. Ms. Jones says one hallmark that indicates a need for CPT 15823 is a superior visual field defect, which should be indicated in the body of the operative report.
Every adoption agency is different and each has its own requirements for accepting or rejecting an adopting family. You need to know and understand these requirements and how they effect you and your ability to adopt a child.
The agency's employee who conducts the home study is authorized or licensed to complete a home study under the laws of the states in which he or she operates, and is also supervised by someone who has prior experience in family and children's services or intercountry adoption.