AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 66

A patient had surgery a year ago to repair two flexor tendons in his forearm. He is in surgery for a secondary repair for the same two tendons.
Which CPT® coding is reported?

Answer options

• A. 25263
• B. 25272 x 2
• C. 25272
• D. 25263 x 2

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct CPT® code is 25263 x 2, which indicates that two separate tendon repairs are being performed. Option A (25263) only accounts for one repair, while option B (25272 x 2) and option C (25272) refer to a different code for a more complex repair not applicable in this scenario.