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Frenulectomy - also known as frenectomy or frenotomy - separate procedure not incidental to another procedure

Removal or release of mucosal and muscle elements of a buccal, labial or lingual frenum that is associated with a pathological condition, or interferes with proper oral development or treatment.
Short Descr Frenulectomy - also known as frenectomy or frenotomy - separ
Medium Descr Frenulectomy - also known as frenectomy or frenotomy - separate procedure not incidental to another
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2020-12-31 Deleted Code deleted.
2017-01-01 Changed Revision to existing procedure code nomenclature or descriptor (or both)
2011-01-01 Changed Description Changed
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