Dr. Jamerson used a vacuum pump to assist Betty during delivery of a healthy baby boy. What is the correct code?

What factor decreases the effectiveness of local anesthesia when tissues are inflamed?

A) An increase in the pH of surrounding tissues B) A decrease in the pH of surrounding tissues C) An increases in the number of base molecules D) A decrease in the number of H+ ions available to form base molecules

The surgeon performs an open reduction with insertion of intramedullary rod of the right tibial shaft.

Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, append CPT modifiers. What will be an ideal response?