Question

A 52-year-old patient is admitted to the hospital for chronic cholecystitis for which a laparoscopic cholecystectomy will be performed. A transverse infraumbilical incision was made sharply dissecting to the subcutaneous tissue down to the fascia using access under direct vision with a Vesi-Port and a scope was placed into the abdomen. Three other ports were inserted under direct vision. The fundus of the gallbladder was grasped through the lateral port, where multiple adhesions to the gallbladder were taken down sharply and bluntly: The gallbladder appeared chronically inflamed. Dissection was carried out to the right of this identifying a small cystic duct and artery, was clipped twice proximally, once distally and transected. The gallbladder was then taken down from the bed using electrocautery, delivering it into an endo-bag and removing it from the abdominal cavity with the umbilical port. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? A. 47564, K81.2 B. 47562, K81.1 C. 47610, K81.2 D. 47600, K81.1

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes for the described procedure are:

**C. 47610, K81.2**

Step-by-step explanation:

- **CPT® Code 47610:** This code represents "Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography."

- **ICD-10-CM Code K81.2:** This code corresponds to "Obstruction of gallbladder."

These codes reflect the laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed for chronic cholecystitis as described in the scenario. Always make sure to review and apply the most current coding guidelines and conventions.