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TPA into Abdominal Abscess

Date: Jan 29, 2018

Question:

We have a patient who has an abdominal abscess catheter in place. They were found to have complex debris within the abscess cavity. TPA 2 mg in 10 ml of saline was injected and left for 2 hours prior to opening JP suction. Should the administration of the TPA be billed with 49185 or unlisted code 49999?

Question ID : 10439
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