39501 + 39501
Date: Jan 29, 2024
Question:
If there's more than one laceration repaired for two diaphragmatic injury, can code 39501 be reported twice? Example: repair of right-sided diaphragmatic injury with closure of mediastinal and left-sided peritoneal layer tear overlying left diaphragm, LEFT and RIGHT side repaired.
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