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    Wiki Tranvenous Liver Biopsy

    How should this be coded for the MD performing the procedure Using real time ultrasound guidance a 21 guage micropuncture needle was used to access the right internal jugular vein. A .018 inch guidewire was advanced centrally under fluoroscopy. The need was removed and a micropuncture sheath...
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    Wiki Fracture with external fixation with internal fixation at a later date.

    In general, the physician debrides fx site, aligns fractures, and uses external fixation to stabilize with plans for internal fixation in 2 weeks because of the damage to soft tissues. Would you only bill the debridement and application of external fixation for the first surgery? Application...
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