Dr. Willow is called in to administer general anesthesia to a 3-month-old female patient diagnosed with congenital tracheal stenosis. Dr. Gordon performs a surgical repair of her trachea. The patient is released to the recovery room staff in good condition. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s) for Dr. Willow:

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Congenital tracheal stenosis is correctly coded as Q32.1 in ICD-10-CM. The CPT code 00326 is for anesthesia for procedures on the trachea in children younger than 1 year, which is appropriate for a 3-month-old.

Dr Willow Is Called in to Administer General Anesthesia to a 3-Month-Old