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CPT 14041: Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Local Flap) for 10.1–30.0 cm² Defect
CPT code 14041 covers adjacent tissue transfer (local flap) procedures used to repair defects measuring 10.1 cm² to 30.0 cm² on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands, or feet. This reconstructive surgery code is nationally relevant because it standardizes reporting for soft-tissue repairs of moderate size and supports clinical and payment consistency across surgical and outpatient settings. Key payers included in this analysis are Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. Readers will find a concise clinical context for when 14041 is appropriate, typical sites of service where the procedure is performed, and the common modifiers associated with billing for reconstructive flaps. The publication outlines benchmark information and payer coverage considerations where available, highlights documentation elements that commonly affect adjudication, and summarizes how this code relates to other reconstructive procedure codes. Data not available in the input is indicated where applicable. This summary is intended for a national audience of providers, billing professionals, and policy analysts seeking a practical reference for clinical coding and payer communication regarding moderate-size local flap reconstructions.
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Billing Code Overview
CPT code 14041 describes a surgical procedure in which the provider replaces lesions on the forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae (armpits), genitalia, hands, or feet with healthy tissue taken from an adjacent site. This code applies to a defect size of 10.1 cm² to 30.0 cm².
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Service type: Adjacent tissue transfer (local flap) for soft tissue reconstruction
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Typical site of service: Hospital outpatient department, ambulatory surgical center, or inpatient operating room depending on clinical complexity and payer requirements