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Reposition indwelling abscess drain
Date: Sep 29, 2021
Question:
Our physician completed a successful ultrasound-guided repositioning of an indwelling abscess drain. Patient came in for drain placement, but the existing drain just needed repositioning. Would you agree that the appropriate code would be 49406, with modifier -52 for reduced service?
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