The patient is a 12-month-old male with a history of muscle…
The patient is a 12-month-old male with a history of muscle weakness. Unfortunately, his etiology is unknown and to help delineate the diagnosis, Neurology consulted us to obtain a right bicep muscle biopsy. What diagnosis code is reported?
Read DetailsA patient with previous tubal ligation decides that she woul…
A patient with previous tubal ligation decides that she would like to have another child and requests reversal of the previous procedure. Re-anastomosis of the ligated tubes is performed successfully by low transverse incision. It is found that the fimbriated end of the right tube has adhesions to the ovary and fimbrioplasty is also performed. What is/are the CPT® code(s) reported for this procedure?
Read DetailsA patient presented with a right ankle fracture. After induc…
A patient presented with a right ankle fracture. After induction of general anesthesia, the right leg was elevated and draped in the usual manner for surgery. A longitudinal incision was made parallel and posterior to the fibula. It was curved anteriorly to its distal end. The skin flap was developed and retracted anteriorly. The distal fibula fracture was then reduced and held with reduction forceps. A lag screw was inserted from anterior to posterior across the fracture. A 5-hole 1/3 tubular plate was then applied to the lateral contours of the fibula with cortical and cancellous bone screws. Final radiographs showed restoration of the fibula. The wound was irrigated and closed with suture and staples on the skin. Sterile dressing was applied followed by a posterior splint. What CPT® code is reported?
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