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CPT® Coding Update:

Ensure Correct Thoracentesis/Pleural Drainage Reporting With This Advice

Published on Tue Apr 09, 2013

Hint: Imaging guidance is the final key to precise code selection. To accurately report the new CPT® 2013 codes for thoracentesis and pleural drainage, you’ll need to focus on factors such as imaging guidance, procedural purpose, and the equipment used. Base Right Thoracentesis or Pleural Drainage Code Selection on Imaging When your pulmonologist performs thoracentesis or pleural drainage, your final [...]
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