Reference codes 49491 through 49525 for inguinal hernia repa…
Reference codes 49491 through 49525 for inguinal hernia repair. What is the correct code for an initial inguinal herniorrhaphy for incarcerated hernia (the patient is 47 years old)? 49491 Repair, initial inguinal hernia, preterm infant (younger than 37 weeks gestation at birth), performed from birth up to 50 weeks postconception age, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible 49492 incarcerated or strangulated 49495 Repair, initial inguinal hernia, full term infant younger than 6 months, or preterm infant older than 50 weeks postconception age and younger than age 6 months at the time of surgery, with or without hydrocelectomy; reducible 49496 incarcerated or strangulated 49500 Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 6 months to younger than 5 years, with or without hydrocelectomy 49501 incarcerated or strangulated 49505 Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older 49507 incarcerated or strangulated 49520 Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age 49525 Repair inguinal hernia, sliding, any age
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Office Visit Date of service: 9/28/20 Date of last treatment: 8/3/18The patient is seen for a chief complaint of shortness of breath and fatigue. The physician documents a medically appropriate history and examination. The problem is one undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis. The physician ordered three unique tests with moderate risk. What is the correct E/M code for this service?
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What is the correct CPT code assignment for closed reduction of right radial shaft fracture? 25500-RT – Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; without manipulation 25505-RT – Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture; with manipulation 25520-RT – Closed treatment of radial shaft fracture and closed treatment of dislocation of distal radioulnar joint 25565-RT – Closed treatment of radial and ulnar shaft fractures; with manipulation
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A new patient was seen in the physician’s office for a rash across the lower back. The physician performed a medically appropriate history and examination, assessment and plan that includes a prescription. The time is documented as 35 minutes. What is the appropriate E/M service code? 99203 – New patient, Medically appropriate history and/or examination, Straightforward MDM, and 30-44 minutes spent with the patient 99202 – New patient, Medically appropriate history and/or examination, Straightforward MDM, and 15-29 minutes spent with the patient 99212 – Established patient, Medically appropriate history and/or exam, Low MDM, and 10-19 minutes spent with the patient 99213 – Established patient, Medically appropriate history and/or exam, Low MDM, and 20-29 minutes spent with the patient
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