Mr. Chung underwent open reduction with internal fixation of shaft fracture of the right tibia on June 20 . Late during that same evening, the patient's wound site became inflamed and showed signs of infection. Upon his return to the operating room, the site was reopened, a severe reaction to the metal was noted, and the metal rod was removed. The patient did not have the internal fixation device
replaced, but a cast was applied to the leg. Report code(s) _____.
a. 27750-RT
b. 27759-RT
c. 27759-RT, 20680-78-RT
d. 27758-RT, 20680-78-RT
d
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