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Pleural drainage catheter replacement

Date: Feb 15, 2023

Question:

How would one code for a right pleural drainage catheter exchange? Should we be using 32999 with a guidance code, like ultrasound (76942) or is there a better procedure code to go with the guidance? Is 49423 an option for this scenario?

Question ID : 18268
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