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VATS with Mini Thoracotomy and Biopsy

Date: Mar 22, 2023

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"VATS with mini thoracotomy was completed. The chest was entered, and a soft tissue wound retractor was placed as well as a minimally invasive rib spreader. The lung was then retracted anteriorly, identifying the posterior mediastinal mass. Biopsy forceps were then used to perform multiple excisional biopsies. The specimen is sent for pathology." 

What CPT code should be reported for mediastinal mass biopsy by mini thoracotomy?

Question ID : 18544
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