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I was told that code 32652 address both the decortication and pleural effusion) The incision was placed along the intercostal space. VATS scope inserted. A large amt of fluid was found and a thick cortex surrounded the left upper lobe and anterior chest wall, a gelatineous pleural effusion was drained & debrided; lung was separated from the thoracic wall, fluid was drained, the lung was successfully decorticated & the major fissure was able to be opened. Thank you