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Jul 26th, 2012 - rphelps 615 1
Fish hook removal
What CPT® code could I use. Dr used pliers to remove from finger.
re: Fish hook removal
This sounds to be a simple removal??? I would review my documentation and start in integumentary in the neighborhood of 10120.
Jul 28th, 2012 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
re: Fish hook removal
And only use the procedure code if there was an INCISION and removal. Otherwise, it is part of an E/M.