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38222 Bone marrow biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s) Documentation example

Date: Jan 14, 2020

Question:

One of the physicians I code for only states a bone marrow biopsy and aspiration was done, but doesn't provide a description of how the procedure was performed. Could you please provide an example of the documentation needed to support the assignment of 38222? 

Question ID : 13459
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