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General Surgery Coding:

Recognize the Keys to Coding Diagnostic VATS Procedures

Published on Mon Jun 29, 2026

Does the provider have to perform a biopsy? Find out. During a video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) procedure, the physician uses a camera on a thoracoscope to visualize the inside of the patient’s chest on a video monitor. This instrument allows the physician to examine body structures, collect tissue samples, and perform other tasks with minimal invasion to the patient. Attendees [...]
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