Have a question in regards to the cpt code 15831 abdominoplasty

My PS wants to do the vertical and horizontal cut for my tummy tuck. This would take care on the panni and also that tire around my waist. My question was does cpt code 15831 cover that. That is what I was approve for. Does anyone have any info on this. The description for the code is very broad. I called the ins co and they told me it is up to the surgeon on how the procedure is performed but they have to use that code in order to get paid. My doc told me that if the ins does not cover the small tire around my waist it would cost $4000 extra. My thing is it would look stupid to have the bottom of my tummy flat and then have the tire around my waist to hang there. PS said that when he pulls the skin up and down the "tire" will not flatten out so the cut along my original bypass scar would be ideal so he can also contour my back and waist by pulling it together. Lord i hope I make sense. Please any help would be greatful.

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