Reference no: EM133242044

Code Set 2 (Last Name beginning with N - Z)

A 53-year-old patient is given a local anesthetic, by injection in the thigh above the site to be biopsied. A small-bore needle is then introduced into the muscle, about 3 inches deep, and a muscle biopsy is taken. What CPT code is reported for this service?

Mr. Long presents today for a closed reduction of a nasal fracture. The depressed right nasal bone was elevated using heavy reduction forceps while the left nasal bone was pushed to the midline. This resulted in good alignment of the external nasal dorsum. What CPT code is reported for this procedure?

A 17-year-old patient presents with recurrent left wrist pain from an injury to her wrist over one year ago. The patient was taken to the operating room and placed under general anesthesia. She was placed in wrist traction. The radiocarpal joint was entered endoscopically through sharp skin incisions and blunt dissection into the joint. Mild synovitis was found in the dorsal ulnar aspect of the wrist. This was debrided arthroscopically with a shaver. There was a peripheral tear of the triangular fibrocartilage. This area was shaved to promote healing. There was synovitis within the midcarpal joint. All instruments were removed, and the wounds were closed with interrupted nylon sutures. What CPT code(s) is/are reported?