Which code represents excision of lip, full thickness, reconstruction with cross lip flap (Abbe-Estlander)?
A) 40510
B) 40525
C) 40527
D) 40530

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Excision of lip, full thickness, reconstruction with cross lip flap (Abbe-Estlander) is a surgical procedure that involves removing a full-thickness section of the lip and reconstructing it using a cross lip flap. The cross lip flap is a flap of tissue that is taken from the opposite side of the lip and used to cover the defect created by the excision. The code for this procedure is 40527.

Which Code Represents Excision of Lip, Full Thickness, Reconstruction with Cross