Wiki Aspiration

prabha

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Can we code the following procedure with
51100
51100-59
76942-26
76942-2659

History: Patient who is status post resection of gist tumor
presents with small collection in the resection bed in the pelvis.

Procedure: After appropriate consent was obtained the patient was
placed on the angiographic table, prepped and draped. Conscious
sedation was established and the patient was monitored
physiologically from the procedure.

Under ultrasound guidance 18-gauge needle was advanced into the
cystic lesion superior to the urinary bladder. 3 cc of
hemorrhagic-appearing fluid were easily aspirated and submitted
for cytology and microbiology.

Under ultrasound guidance 18-gauge core needle was then advanced
into the wall of the cystic lesion. Two core specimens were
obtained and submitted to pathology.

Conclusion: Aspiration and core needle biopsy of a cystic lesion
superior to the urinary bladder in the pelvis.
 
biopsy

we can code only once 51100 and 76942-26, as we cant code aspiraton and core biopsy together .
thanks and regards
dr sunil
 
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