Multiple Choice
Preoperative Diagnosis: Reduced inguinal hernia
Postoperative Diagnosis: Reduced inguinal hernia
Operation: Repair of the reduced hernia
Operation Description: A 3-year-old boy was diagnosed with a reduced inguinal hernia within the past month. The surgeon explained the procedure of a reduced hernia repair and parents understood risks. The consent was obtained and signed. This is the first initial attempt to surgically repair the inguinal hernia. Patient was admitted for a reduced hernia repair. The hernia was manually reduced back into its correct cavity location. Upon completion of the procedure the patient went to the recovery room in stable condition.
Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.
A) 49500, K40.90
B) 49507, K40.91
C) 49505, K40.91
D) 49501, K40.90
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