Other plastic surgery for unacceptable cosmetic appearance

This code signifies a patient undergoing plastic surgery primarily to improve their aesthetic appearance, where the perceived cosmetic issue is not due to a congenital anomaly, injury, or disease. It addresses elective procedures performed to enhance or alter physical features that the patient finds unsatisfactory.

This code is appropriate for procedures like rhinoplasty for cosmetic reasons, breast augmentation, facelifts, or liposuction when the primary indication is the patient's desire for an improved appearance. It is used when there is no underlying medical necessity for the surgical intervention.

• Ensure documentation clearly states the procedure is for cosmetic enhancement and not reconstructive purposes.
• Do not use this code for procedures performed due to congenital defects, trauma, or disease-related deformities.
• Pair this diagnosis code with the appropriate CPT code for the specific cosmetic surgical procedure performed.