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. CPT code 46947 represents hemorrhoidopexy by stapling. Codes 99152 and 99153 are used for moderate sedation provided by the same physician or other qualified healthcare professional performing the procedure, with 99152 for the initial 15 minutes and 99153 for each additional 15 minutes. Given the procedure took 30 minutes, both codes are applicable.

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