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    Wiki Evacuation of hemoperitoneum due to ruptured cyst

    I need assistance with a CPT code. Everything I have found is in conjunction with a return to the OR. Is there anything we can bill for the cautery of the ovary? Or is the evacuation the only billable procedure? Procedure(s): A7 EXPLORATORY LAPAROTOMY Evacuation of intra-abdominal hematoma...
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    Wiki Burr Hole or Craniotomy?

    I have a case of a subdural hematoma that was evacuated via a procedure in which, "A burr hole was made and a long craniotomy was fashioned using the drill. The bone was removed..." I understand that the approach is crucial in coding these types of procedures, and my initial inclination was to...
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    Wiki Intrathecal Pump Implant Evacuation of fluid mass

    Hi, patient presents with 1-2 months of swelling in lower back. Pt has a pump and catheter that was implanted 08/2016. The provider was concerned it is a chronic CSF leak due to catheter. Will attempt to evacuate the mass and send for culture and analysis. Provider used a 18 gauge 1.5...
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