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AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 6 Question 48 Discussion

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?
C) 25272
A) 25263
B) 25272 x 2
D) 25263 x 2

AAPC CPC Exam - Topic 6 Question 48 Discussion

Actual exam question for AAPC's CPC exam
Question #: 48
Topic #: 6
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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?

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Suggested Answer: C

The scenario involves a secondary repair of two flexor tendons in the forearm. CPT code 25272 describes the repair of a secondary flexor tendon injury, including a graft, in the forearm and/or wrist, which fits the description provided. This code should be reported once, as the procedure encompasses the repair of multiple tendons.


AMA's CPT Professional Edition (current year), Code 25272

by Edna at Jun 15, 2025, 04:41 AM

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Lashon
7 months ago
I’m surprised there’s a need for a second surgery so soon!
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Eugene
7 months ago
Definitely 25263, that's the right one!
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Christene
7 months ago
Wait, isn't it odd to have a secondary repair after a year?
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Ilona
7 months ago
I agree with Herminia, 25272 seems correct.
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Herminia
8 months ago
I think it's 25272 for the secondary repair.
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Rolland
8 months ago
I recall that 25263 is for a more complex repair, but I’m not certain if it applies here since it’s a secondary procedure.
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Ayesha
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to code for multiple tendon repairs. I feel like it might be 25263 x 2 for both tendons.
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Adelaide
8 months ago
I think 25272 is for the first repair, but I’m confused about how to code for the secondary one.
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Otis
9 months ago
I remember we discussed tendon repairs in class, but I’m not sure if it’s 25263 or 25272 for a secondary repair.
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Jutta
9 months ago
This is a tricky one. I'm not 100% sure if I should use the code for the initial repair (25272 x 2) or if there's a specific code for a secondary repair. I'll need to review the coding guidelines carefully before answering.
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Jolene
9 months ago
Okay, let me think this through. Since it's a secondary repair, I'm guessing the code would be different than the initial repair. I'm leaning towards option A, 25263, but I want to make sure that's the right one for a secondary repair.
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Leontine
9 months ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The question mentions a "secondary repair", so I'm wondering if that changes the coding. I'll need to double-check the CPT guidelines to make sure I choose the right option.
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Eladia
9 months ago
This one seems straightforward - the patient had surgery a year ago to repair two flexor tendons, and now they're doing a secondary repair on the same two tendons. I'm pretty confident the correct code is 25272 x 2.
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Darnell
1 year ago
I agree with Judy, because the patient had surgery for the same two tendons, so it makes sense to report 25272 x 2.
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Kaitlyn
1 year ago
Haha, this is a tricky one! I'm going to go with B) 25272 x 2. Gotta love those coding conundrums, am I right?
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Lashandra
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the correct answer is C) 25272.
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Elroy
1 year ago
Ah, I see what's going on here. The question says 'two flexor tendons', so the answer has to be D) 25263 x 2. Easy peasy!
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Maybelle
12 months ago
User 2: That makes sense, it's important to pay attention to the details in the question.
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Pamela
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is D) 25263 x 2 because it mentions two tendons.
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Dorothy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Maybe C) 25272 would be the correct code since it's a single tendon repair?
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Sang
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) 25272 x 2. This makes sense since the patient had two flexor tendons repaired during the secondary procedure.
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Shawnda
12 months ago
Absolutely, precision in coding is key to ensure accurate billing and documentation.
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Rickie
12 months ago
I think you're right. It's crucial to pay attention to the details in surgical coding.
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Cordelia
1 year ago
Yes, that makes sense. It's important to code accurately for each tendon repaired.
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Tandra
1 year ago
User 3: Yes, it would be coded as 25272 x 2 for the secondary repair.
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Pamela
1 year ago
User 2: That makes sense, since the patient had two tendons repaired.
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Alyce
1 year ago
I agree, the answer is B) 25272 x 2 because the patient had two tendons repaired.
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Miriam
1 year ago
User 1: I think the answer is B) 25272 x 2.
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Judy
1 year ago
I think the answer is B) 25272 x 2.
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