Cleft Palate Repair

Surgical repair of a cleft palate.

CPT code:

172

Category:

Category I

Section:

Anesthesia

Specialty:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Anesthesia

Type:

Surgical

Cleft palate repair is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting a congenital condition where there is an opening or cleft in the roof of the mouth. This surgery is crucial for restoring normal speech, swallowing, and preventing complications associated with cleft palate. It is typically performed during infancy and childhood.

Under what category does Cleft Palate Repair fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Cleft Palate Repair?

Per Procedure

Modifiers

Clinical use

CPT code 00172 is used for diagnostic paracentesis, a procedure involving the removal of fluid from the abdominal cavity. It is often performed to diagnose the cause of ascites, which may be related to liver disease, cancer, or other conditions.

Documentation

Proper documentation for 00172 includes the patient's clinical history, the reason for paracentesis, procedure details, including the volume of fluid removed, any complications, and the analysis of the ascitic fluid, including cell count, protein levels, and microbiology results.