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Nephrostomy tube check with replacement of 3 way control valve

Date: Oct 23, 2018

Question:

How would you code visual examination of bilateral nephrostomy tubes with replacement of only the three-way control valves due to being cracked and leaking urine? The nephrostomy tubes were not replaced, and there's no mention of contrast.

Question ID : 11577
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