AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 16

A surgeon performs midface LeFort I reconstruction on a patient’s facial bones to correct a congenital deformity. The reconstruction is performed in two pieces in moving the upper jawbone forward and repositioning the teeth of the maxilla of the mid face.
What CPT® code is reported?

Answer options

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct CPT® code for a midface LeFort I reconstruction performed in two pieces is 21142, which specifically covers this type of procedure. The other codes, while related to jaw and facial procedures, do not accurately reflect the specifics of a LeFort I reconstruction, such as the number of segments or the anatomical focus.