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Hello,
I am wondering what to code for this visit?
I am just coming up with 32561.
What does everyone think?
Thanks,
Angela RHIT,CIRCC
Reason For Exam
pleural mesothelioma
Exam: Ultrasound lung chest with Intra-pleural instillation of TPA
History: Followup mesothelioma with pleural drain placement.
Technique: Ultrasound evaluation of the left pleural space was done and images recorded in PACS. A small residual left pleural fluid collection is seen with echogenic appearance of pleural surfaces and probable atelectatic lung.
5 mg of TPA in 25 mL of normal saline were instilled via the catheter into the left pleural space. Patient was instructed to leave this clamped off for 4 hours and then open to drainage. He will track outputs for determination of next step.
I am wondering what to code for this visit?
I am just coming up with 32561.
What does everyone think?
Thanks,
Angela RHIT,CIRCC
Reason For Exam
pleural mesothelioma
Exam: Ultrasound lung chest with Intra-pleural instillation of TPA
History: Followup mesothelioma with pleural drain placement.
Technique: Ultrasound evaluation of the left pleural space was done and images recorded in PACS. A small residual left pleural fluid collection is seen with echogenic appearance of pleural surfaces and probable atelectatic lung.
5 mg of TPA in 25 mL of normal saline were instilled via the catheter into the left pleural space. Patient was instructed to leave this clamped off for 4 hours and then open to drainage. He will track outputs for determination of next step.