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CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 6, 2025
A 37-year-old patient has a penetrating neck injury with active air leakage and subcutaneous emphysema. Imaging confirms a laceration of the cervical trachea. Repair of the tracheal laceration via a cervical approach is performed with no tracheostomy. Would it be appropriate to report code 31805?
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