Forehead Flap

Question:

Our plastic surgeon routinely does repairs after Mohs surgery. What CPT code do I report for a paramedian forehead flap to reconstruct a nasal defect after Mohs surgery.

Answer:

The correct code to report is CPT code 15731 (Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (e.g., axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap).