Question

Use the CPT, ICD-9-CM, and ICD-10-CM manuals to assign the appropriate procedure, modifier, and diagnosis codes to the following case scenario.

Preoperative Diagnosis: Right Pneumothorax

Postoperative Diagnosis: Same
Procedure Performed: Placement of anterior chest tube (Thoracostomy)

Procedure: the Patient was draped and prepped in the usual manner. The area was infiltrated with 1% lidocaine. A 1-cm incision was made in the second intercoastal space about 7 cm to the right of the midline in the anterior chest and a 20-F chest tube was passed. Good tidal volume was confirmed. The chest tube was anchored using 1-0 silk. The area was dressed, and the chest tube was placed on suction. The patient tolerated the procedure well. Complications-none.

CPT Code: __________
ICD-9-CM Code: ___________
ICD-10-CM Code: ___________

Answer 1

32551