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A 45-year-old has a dislocated patella in the left knee after a car accident. She taken to the hospital by EMS for surgical treatment. In the surgery suite, the patient is placed under general anesthesia. After being prepped and draped, the surgeon makes an incision above the knee joint in front of the patella. Dissection is carried through soft tissue and reaching the patella in attempt to reduce the dislocation. When the patella is exposed, it is severely damaged due to cartilage breakdown. The tendon is dissected and using a saw the entire patella is freed and removed. The tendon sheath is closed with sutures. What procedure code is reported for this surgery?
Correct Answer: D
CPTcode 27566 involves excision of the patella. Given the surgical description provided, this code is appropriate as the patella was severely damaged and removed entirely. * Patient's Condition: Dislocated patella with cartilage breakdown and severe damage. * Surgical Procedure: The surgeon made an incision, dissected through soft tissue, exposed, and completely removed the patella. * Coding Decision: CPT27566 is chosen because it specifies excision of the patella. The modifier LT indicates the procedure was performed on the left side. References: * AMA's CPTProfessional Edition (current year). * ICD-10-CM for corresponding diagnosis codes if needed.