CPT Codes For Excision Procedures On The Lips
Below is a list summarizing the CPT codes for lip excision procedures.
CPT Code 40490
CPT 40490 describes a biopsy of the lip.
CPT Code 40500
CPT 40500 describes vermilionectomy (lip shave) with mucosal advancement.
CPT Code 40510
CPT 40510 describes the excision of a lip with a transverse wedge excision and primary closure.
CPT Code 40520
CPT 40520 describes the excision of a lip with a V-excision and primary direct linear closure.
CPT Code 40525
CPT 40525 describes the excision of a full-thickness lip and reconstruction with a local flap such as an Estlander or fan flap.
CPT Code 40527
CPT 40527 describes the excision of a full-thickness lip with reconstruction using an Abbe-Estlander cross-lip flap.
CPT Code 40530
CPT 40530 describes the resection of more than one-fourth of the lip without reconstruction.
