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flipping chest Mediport

Date: Mar 19, 2021

Question:

"The right chest Mediport was noted to be flipped. After manipulating the Mediport underneath the skin, it was successfully flipped into correct position." Do I report code 17799 since no vascular part involved?

Question ID : 15189
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