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What are the diagnosis and cpt codes for CoolSculpting?

What are the procedure and diagnosis codes for CoolSculpting? It's for insurance purposes.

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Dr. Robert Heck, MD, FACS
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Dr. Julie A. Maughan, MD
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Dr. Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS
Dr. Shahriar Mabourakh, MD, FACS
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