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CPC Exam - Question 39


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?

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1aa99b1Option: A
Jan 22, 2025

CPT PERTAINS TO THE EXCISION OF THE PATELLA LT MODIFIER THAT INDICATES THE LEFT SIDE

mathunit1Option: D
Mar 9, 2025

The question specifically talks about patella and surgery, which is the definition of 27566-LT.