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Procedure Olecranon Bursal Aspiration

Date: Jul 2, 2020

Question:

Utilizing standard sterile technique and real-time sonographic guidance, approximately 1 cc of serosanguineous nonpurulent fluid was aspirated from the medial collection in the olecranon bursa followed by 1.5 cm from the lateral collection utilizing to difference syringes. Two separate laboratory specimens were sent, one labeled medial and the other lateral. Can we code this with 20605 and 10160?

Question ID : 14166
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