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complex pneumothorax treatment 32551

Date: Jul 21, 2011

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Physician inserted 3 indwelling chest tubes on the left with radiological guidance for treatment of hydropneumothorax. Can we code 32551, 32551-59, 32551-59, 75989?

Question ID : 3089
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