Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following report
Preoperative and postoperative diagnosis: Diaphragmatic tear
Procedure: Repair of diaphragm
The patient was prepped and draped in a sterile fashion. A chest incision was made to expose the tear in the diaphragm. The tear was visualized, and an artificial patch was used to repair the defect. In addition, nonabsorbable sutures were used to reinforce the patch. The chest incision was closed with staples, and a sterile dressing was applied. The patient was in stable condition and was taken to the recovery room.
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