Patient is a 55-year-old male with a Mentor inflatable three-piece penile prosthesis that had been causing problems. He was experiencing issues with prolonged erections while deflating the prosthesis. It was elected to remove the prosthesis and insert a Duraphase II penile prosthesis. There was some evidence of infection in the area, which was irrigated.

"Male Genital System Coding Drill" What will be an ideal response?


Index:
Removal, Prosthesis, Penis

Code(s):
54411 Removal and replacement of all components of a multi-component inflatable penile prosthesis through an infected field at the same operative session, including irrigation and debridement of infected tissue

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