Joey, age 5, is taken to the OR today for removal of a small foreign body from his right nares. General anesthesia was required due to the significant level of anxiety displayed by the child, as well as the location of the small object. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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30310 is the correct CPT code for removal of a foreign body from the nose. S00.35 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a foreign body in the nose.

Joey, Age 5, Is Taken to the OR Today for Removal