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Closure of incision by third doctor

Date: Nov 4, 2022

Question:

We have a patient who underwent a repair of a thoracoabdominal aneurysm. Two physicians were co-surgeons, then a third came in and did the closure, although it is not said why. Is this billable, and if so, would this be just an intermediate closure of trunk wound? The doctor thinks it is 49900, but I disagree since it was on the same day as the repair and not with any evisceration or dehiscence.

Question ID : 17831
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