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[Answered]: OPERATIVE NOTE #1: Preoperative diagnosis: Left…

OPERATIVE NOTE #1: Preoperative diagnosis: Left ulnar nerve entrapment. Postoperative diagnosis: Left ulnar nerve entrapment at the elbow. Procedure Performed: Left ulnar nerve decompression at the elbow. The patient was placed in supine position with the left hand on the surgical stand. The arm was prepped, draped, and then an incision was marked at the level of the left elbow. The incision was infiltrated with lidocaine 1% and then the incision was made with a #15 blade. With the use of bipolar coagulator, the bleeding was easily controlled and then the ulnar nerve was exposed at the level of the elbow proximally and distally. The ulnar nerve was completely compressed and was released from a dense scar. Antibiotic solution was used to irrigate the area, and then the area was closed with #3-0 Vicryl and staples. What is the correct CPT code?

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