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.
Once youâre done with the home study, the social workerâs final home study report for adoption will become part of your packet that will get presented to a judge at your adoption finalization hearing. If itâs an international adoption, the home study report will typically get added to the dossier.