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How would this be coded? Do I just code for the use of fluoroscopy only?

"Excisional debridement right chest one cm squared of skin and subcutaneous tissue. Fluoroscopy of chest to evaluate port. The right chest was prepped and draped, and the port incision was inspected. There was a scab on the medial aspect of the incision. The scab was excised sharply, and there was granulation tissue under it. The port was not visible. There was no drainage. Antibiotic irrigation was applied and the small opening pulled together with Steri strips. A fluoroscopic image was obtained and showed the port to be in good position and intact. Prior to giving prophylactic antibiotics, a blood culture was drawn through the port."