I've been trying to figure out the cpt code for this case. The patient had been diagnosed with hydroceles, which are scheduled to be removed via excision. First, an incision was made of the patient's scrotum. The hydrocele on the right was identified and dissected free. The left side of the patient's body was treated in the same manner for the hydrocele there.

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I've been trying to figure out the cpt code for this case.

The patient had been diagnosed with hydroceles, which are scheduled to be removed via excision. First, an incision was made of the patient's scrotum. The hydrocele on the right was identified and dissected free. The left side of the patient's body was treated in the same manner for the hydrocele there. 
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Step 1 hydrocele

Hydrocele is the coundition wherein fluid gets collected around the testicles in the scrotum and is visible as scrotal swelling 

Causes of hydrocele -- 

  • Idiopathic 
  • Traumatic 
  • Congenital 
  • Infection of testis 

Types of hydrocele -- 

  • Communicating hydrocele 
  • Non communicating hydrocele 

Treatment -- 

Surgical excision 

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