Using your CPT coding manual, assign the correct code(s) for…
Using your CPT coding manual, assign the correct code(s) for the procedure(s). Enter your answers in the appropriate fields below as follows: If entering more than one code, separate your codes by a comma, and a space (ie. 22222, 33333) If using modifiers, use a dash without spaces (ie. 55555, 55554-RT, 55553) Preoperative diagnosis: Leukemia, in remissionPostoperative diagnosis: SameProcedure: Tunneled venous access port removal Reason for procedure: This 8-year-old male completed chemotherapy. The patient was prepped and draped in the normal sterile fashion. His right side was anesthetized, and an incision was made above the port area. The port was a tunneleddevice with a subcutaneous port that was peripherally inserted. The incision was taken down to the device, which was freed. The retention sutures were identified and cut.After confirmation that the device was free, it was removed. Hemostasis was obtained, and the wound was closed in layers using 3-0 nylon. A sterile dressing was appliedto the area. Patient vitals were taken, and the patient was noted to be stable. He was sent to the recovery room in stable condition. CPT Code(s): Enter the coding path you followed in the index to get to your code(s)
Read Details