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PRE- AND POSTOPERATIVE PROCEDURE: Impacted upper molar Patient was given conscious sedation using Versed. The site was a...

PRE- AND POSTOPERATIVE PROCEDURE: Impacted upper molar Patient was given conscious sedation using Versed. The site was also injected with 2% Lidocaine. The gingiva was removed from the surface with an elevator and then a #15 blade was used to incise the gum line. The soft tissue was dissected to expose the impacted tooth and it was able to be removed in whole. The area was then rinsed and all debris removed before two sutures were placed with 4-0 silk. The patient was in good condition and returned to the recovery suite. ICD-10-CM CODE (Principal Diagnosis): ICD-10-PCS CODE:

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This code can be used to indicate  diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

Synonymous -- Failure of tooth eruption associated with tooth impaction.

Impacted tooth--malposition ,, impacted tooth - non supranumery.

It is a condition in which tooth is so crowded in its socket that it cannot erupt normally,, or A tooth that is prevented from erupting by a physical barrier, usually other teeth.

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