The surgeon sutures a lacerated digital nerve of the left hand, a result of injury.

"Nervous System Coding Drill"

What will be an ideal response?


Index:
Suture, Nerve

Code(s):
64831-LT Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot, one nerve

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