The patient suffered a perforation of the pharynx wall from a bottle cap. The surgeon performed a suture repair of the wound.
What will be an ideal response?
Index:
Throat, Suture, Wound (No direct index entry under Pharynx.)
Code(s):
42900 Suture pharynx for wound or injury
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