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Straighten Out How to Code Testicular Torsion

Published on Tue Feb 24, 2026

Question: I have a report where a patient presented to the emergency department (ED) with severe testicular pain. The urologist performed a scrotal ultrasound, which revealed testicular torsion. The urologist then performed an orchiopexy to untwist the testicle. The provider diagnosed the patient with extravaginal torsion of the spermatic cord. What codes will I assign for the encounter? Arkansas Subscriber [...]
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