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Distinguish Anesthesia Timing for These Two Concurrent Procedures

Published on Wed Jun 24, 2026

Question: An anesthesiologist participated in a breast reconstruction procedure after a patient underwent a prior mastectomy due to breast cancer. The procedure also encompassed liposuction to the abdomen and thighs. Anesthesia times were 7:30 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. for the breast reconstruction and 9:56 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. How do I code a situation like this, where part of a [...]
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