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Lymphatic Malformation with aspiration

Date: Feb 13, 2025

Question:

Is this reported with codes 37241 and 10160?

"Under ultrasound guidance, a 5 French needle was advanced into the largest collection in the malformation. An Amplatz wire was advanced through the catheter and coiled in the collection. The needle was removed, and an 8 French pigtail drain was advanced over the wire and coiled in the collection. 50 cc of fluid were aspirated and sent for cytology. Contrast injection confirmed position. At this point, 6 cc of STS were instilled in the collection allowed to dwell for 15 minutes. The STS was drained, then 40 cc of doxycycline mixed with 5 cc of MRI contrast were instilled in the collection and allowed to dwell for 15 minutes. The collection was maximally aspirated at the end of this time period, and the drain was removed."

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