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Hepatic cyst
Date: Feb 16, 2022
Question:
Hepatic cyst aspiration using a catheter (catheter will not remain in place) with sclerosis of the hepatic cyst. We believe that the code for the sclerotherapy is 49185, but are unsure if an aspiration code can be billed. Or, if it can be billed, what is the appropriate code/codes?
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