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Wiki Gallbladder aspiration/49080

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I'm having a hard time figuring out what code to use for this procedure.

History: Sepsis

Using CT guidance, a 22-gauge spinal needle was advanced into the
gallbladder and a small amount of dark fluid was removed and sent to
laboratory for further evaluation. There was no gross pus identified.

Conclusion:
Gallbladder aspiration performed with a 22-gauge needle

I was thinking 49080 but it almost doesn't sound right...

Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
 
Thanks! That's a big help. That thought ran through my mind but since he said spinal needle I was thinking it must have been a larger needle.
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