Encounter for cosmetic surgery

This code signifies a patient's visit for a surgical procedure performed solely to enhance appearance, without addressing a medical necessity or functional impairment. It encompasses elective procedures aimed at improving aesthetic features.

Apply this code when a patient presents for procedures like rhinoplasty, facelift, liposuction, or breast augmentation performed purely for cosmetic reasons. It is appropriate for initial consultations, pre-operative evaluations, and the surgical encounter itself, when the primary intent is aesthetic improvement.

• Ensure the documentation clearly states the procedure's sole purpose is cosmetic enhancement.
• Distinguish carefully from reconstructive surgeries, which address functional deficits or deformities from injury/disease.
• Do not use for breast implantation following mastectomy, as a more specific code exists.