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"The anterior abdomen was evaluated with ultrasound. Contrast was infused into the cavity to distend it and confirm no communication with the abdomen or other structures. The contrast was then removed and 60 ml of povidone iodine was then instilled into the cavity and left to dwell for 15 minutes. This was then aspirated, and the drain was attached to gravity drainage. The tube was secured to the skin with a prolene suture.and statlock device. Findings: Inital ultrasound pigtail catheter is within the cavity, which is collapsed around the drain. The wall appears somewhat thickened to the previous study. Contrast was then injected into the cavity, which demonstrates a similar configuration to the the previous study. Following placement of a new 8 French drain, the catheter is in appropriate location. 60 ml of iodine was then infused into the cavity and left 15 minutes."

I'm not sure of what codes to report. We reported codes 20500, 76080-26, 49423, and 75984-26.