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Saline Flush of Abscess

Date: Sep 18, 2014

Question:

Can code 20500 be utilized when, at time of abscess catheter placement or exchange, the cavity is debrided of necrotic material using normal saline (500 ml, in this case)? This is time-consuming and goes above and beyond just placing or exchanging the catheter.

Question ID : 6065
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