Fish hook removal

What CPT® code could I use. Dr used pliers to remove from finger.

Jul 26th, 2012 - agent00711 151

re: Fish hook removal

This sounds to be a simple removal??? I would review my documentation and start in integumentary in the neighborhood of 10120.

Jul 28th, 2012 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: Fish hook removal

And only use the procedure code if there was an INCISION and removal. Otherwise, it is part of an E/M.