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):

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

K64.1 represents second-degree hemorrhoids, which matches the patient's condition. 46947 is the correct CPT code for hemorrhoidopexy by stapling. 99152 and 99153 are used for the first 15 minutes and each additional 15 minutes of sedation by a non-anesthesiologist, which applies here since Versed was administered for anxiety and a CRNA was present.

A 43-Year-Old Male Came into the Doctor's Office to Have