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Suturing a Hohn Catheter CPT

Date: Sep 8, 2011

Question:

would you code this with an e/m? pt. presents to Day Infusion for suturing of his Hohn catheter. His skin was cleansed with Chloraprep. Under sterile field, he was anesthetized with 1% lidocaine. The catheter was sutured to the skin using 3-0 Ethilon sutures. He tolerated the procedure well without any complications. thanks

Question ID : 3249
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