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Attempted elbow arthrogram
Question:
Is there anything to charge for the attempt?
EXAMINATION: Right elbow arthrogram.
FINDINGS: After explanation of the procedure and potential complications of infection and bleeding, the patient was given the opportunity to ask questions. Signed informed consent was then obtained from the patient. Patient verification and time out was performed.
The right elbow was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Buffered one percent lidocaine was used for local anesthesia. Under fluoroscopic guidance, a 25-gauge needle was used to attempt to get into the radiocapitellar joint space. We were not successful at cannulating the joint space. There were no immediate complications. The patient was instructed to observe for signs or symptoms of infection.
IMPRESSION: The elbow joint was not successfully cannulated.
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