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50394 versus 50390
Date: Apr 6, 2012
Question:
Can you please clarify your instruction on page 283, point 3 of the Interventional coding book regarding the use of code 50394? "Use code 50394 for the injection of a newly placed or pre-existing nephrostomy tube" Is newly placed referring to the same encounter? Thanks for your help.
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