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Pleurodesis via an existing tube

Date: Apr 2, 2021

Question:

Code 32560 for pleurodesis includes placing a tube to perform the procedure. Does this same code apply when the patient already has an existing tube and the pleurodesis is performed via that tube/drain? Example: patient with drain presents and talc pleurodesis performed via the existing tube.

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