A patient undergoes a right hip arthroscopy with removal of a foreign body. the anesthesia is complicated by emergency conditions. what codes should be assigned?
a. 01202, 99140
b. 29861, 99140
c. 01202, 29861
d. 29861-p1, 99140

Respuesta :

The correct answer is: b. 29861, 99140

CPT is abbreviation for Common Procedural Technology and it represents codes for tasks and services of a medical workers provided to a patients including medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. CPT codes are universal among medical institution, so they ensure uniformity.

29861 is code used for hip arthroscopy, removal of loose body or foreign body and 99140 for anesthesia complicated by emergency conditions