E893

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SKULL BASE SURGERY – COMPLEX CLOSURE, REPAIR AND/OR RECONSTRUCTION OF
     DEFECT(S)
   E892    - harvesting of pedicled vascular flap(s) greater than 3cm in
             size for use in complex endoscopic closure, repair and/or
             reconstruction of surgical defect(s) to N111, N112, N114 or
             N116........................................................................... add 500.00
   E893    - complex closure, repair and/or reconstruction of surgical
             defect(s) - includes duroplasty when rendered to N111,
             N112, N114 or N116................................................... add           555.00
       Note:
       A complex closure, repair and/or reconstruction is defined as surgical closure, repair and/or
       reconstruction:
             a.for a lesion extending beyond the sella turcica; and
             b.is necessary for repair of CSF leak(s); and
             c.requires the use of pedicled vascular flap(s) greater than 3 cm in size.
         Payment rules:
         1.N111, N114 and N116 requires simple closure, reconstruction and/or repair of surgical
           defect(s) and includes the harvesting and use of any autogenous materials and/or pedicled
           flap(s) less than 3 cm in size. E892 and E893 are not eligible for payment for simple closure,
           reconstruction and/or repair.
         2.E919 is eligible for payment, if rendered, when performed as part of a simple closure,
           reconstruction and/or repair. E919 is not eligible for payment with E893.
         [Commentary:
         E892 and E893 may only be claimed when a complex closure, repair and/or reconstruction is
         required, as defined in the note above.]

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