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Follow 4 Handy Tips to Master Flank Drainage Claims in Your Urology Practice

Published on Thu Dec 09, 2021

Hint: Report 49323 for laparoscopic drainage of a peritoneal lymphocele. When your urologist performs drainage procedures of the flank or other areas, you must check the medical documentation for numerous details including the type of approach and whether they had to drain an abscess or other pathology such as a lymphocele. Follow four handy tips to always submit clean flank [...]
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