A 27-year-old female comes to her OB/GYN office for removal of her Norplant capsule because it is at the end of its efficacy. She is undecided on whether to have this capsule replaced. After discussion with her physician, she decides to continue the Norplant as a contraceptive. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT codes are 11976 for removal and 11980-51 for reinsertion of the Norplant capsule. The ICD-10-CM code Z30.49 is used for surveillance of other contraceptives.

A 27-Year-Old Female Comes to Her OB/GYN Office for Removal