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CT guided abcess drainage

Date: Oct 3, 2023

Question:

We have an order in a hospital setting for a CT-guided abscess drainage (49406). After the patient is prepared, the radiologist is unable to drain any fluid. How should that be coded?

Question ID : 19499
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