A physician performed an orchiopexy via an inguinal approach for intra-abdominal testis. What is the correct code for this procedure?

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The correct code for this procedure is with code 54640 (Orchiopexy, Inguinal Approach, with or without Hernia Repair). Codes 54690 and 54692 are orchiopexy and orchiectomy codes, but are not appropriate because the procedure was not performed laparoscopically. Code 54650 is also incorrect because it is used for an orchiopexy performed via an abdominal approach not an inguinal approach.

A Physician Performed an Orchiopexy Via an Inguinal Approach for Intra-Abdominal