A 43-year-old male came into the doctor's office to have a hemorrhoidopexy by stapling for his second-degree hemorrhoids. He was very uneasy since he had never had this procedure before. Dr. Hanson administered an IV of Versed, for the anxiety. The procedure is not really painful, so there was no need for a full anesthetic or painkiller. Myrtle Pape, a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), sat with the patient throughout the procedure to ensure his safety and comfort level. The procedure was complete in one stage, taking 30 minutes.Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):

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K64.1 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for second-degree hemorrhoids. 46947 is the CPT code for hemorrhoidopexy by stapling. 99152 and 99153 are the appropriate codes for moderate sedation provided by the same physician performing the procedure, with 99152 for the initial 15 minutes and 99153 for each additional 15 minutes.

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