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What code is associated with the removal of a chicken bone fragment from the larynx?

31531
29805
38724
38115

The correct answer is: 31531

The code that corresponds to the removal of a chicken bone fragment from the larynx is 31531. This code is designated for a procedure involving laryngoscopy with removal of a foreign body, which accurately describes the action of extracting a foreign object like a chicken bone from the laryngeal area. In this case, laryngoscopy allows the physician to visualize the larynx directly and perform the removal safely. This procedure is critical for addressing potential airway obstructions and avoiding complications such as aspiration or further injury to the throat. The other codes provided are for different procedures: for example, some may pertain to different surgical interventions (29805 refers to arthroscopy of the shoulder) or diagnostic procedures not related to the larynx or foreign body removal. This clear association of code 31531 with the specific situation of laryngeal foreign body removal is why it is the correct answer.