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Access of an EVD with aspiration and injection

Date: Dec 15, 2020

Question:

Would I use 61070 or 61026 for the following? "Proximal EVD port accessed and cleaned with betadine. 3 cc of serosanguinous CSF fluid aspirated gently from EVD at proximal site. 4 mg of Cardene administered intrathecally slowly over one minute without any complications or fluctuations in hemodynamics and 2 cc of sterile NS flushed slowly behind. ICP post-administration was 13 with an adequate waveform and EVD clamped successfully for 30 minutes without complications."

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