AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 95

An 8-day old newborn, weighing 3 kilograms, is seen for a circumcision. The infant is placed on a restraining board and a dorsal penile block is given as the anesthetic. A dorsal slit is made at the top of the penis, the Gomco circumcision clamp is applied, and the foreskin was excised with a scalpel.
What CPT® coding is reported?

Answer options

• A. 54610
• B. 54150
• C. 54160-63
• D. 54150-52-63

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct CPT® code for a circumcision procedure on a newborn is 54150, as it specifically denotes the circumcision for infants. The other options either refer to different procedures or coding variations that do not apply to this specific case of a simple circumcision.