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.
Adoptive families considering adoption are encouraged to begin the home study process as soon as possible, as this important step is often required by adoption professionals before they will begin the process of connecting a family with an expectant mother or child.