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Wiki Omental Biopsy

RadVCCoder

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Can I get feedback on how you would code this report. It is on a 91 yr old Male. I am leaning towards CPT code 49329 but would like feedback on how it goes.

EXAM:
CT GUIDED PROCEDURE without SEDATION

INDICATION:
New intraperitoneal metastatic disease with omental caking and peritoneal
implants and ascites from uncertain source. Suggest correlation with
cytology/fluid sampling or tissue sampling from the omentum.,Metastatic
malignant neoplasm, unspecified site (HCC)

TECHNIQUE:
While obtaining CT images, dose reduction techniques were utilized including:

Automated exposure control, adjustment of mA and/or kV according to patient
size, and/or use of iterative reconstruction technique.

RADIATION DOSE:
569 DLP (mGy cm)

PROCEDURE:
Consent: The risks, benefits, and alternatives of the procedure were discussed
with the patient. Verbal and written consent was obtained.



Site Preparation: The patient was prepped and draped in usual sterile fashion.
Lidocaine 1% was used for local anesthesia.



Device: 18 gauge Temno



Placement site: Anterior abdominal wall



Sample: 2 cores placed in formalin



Complications: None.



Patient disposition: Discharged from the department in stable condition.



Blood loss: Less than 5 mL

IMPRESSION:
CT guided omental biopsy.
 
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