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Brushing of peritoneal catheter
Date: Sep 13, 2010
Question:
How do I code for a brush cleaning of a peritoneal dialysis catheter? The physician used a 3mm ERCP brush to retrieve material and debris from the tip of the catheter. Contrast was injected during this procedure.
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