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Please help vats converted to open thoracotomy, Extensive decortication of right lower, middle and upper lobes with thick rind 2-3mm thick. The lung was completely trapped it took 2 1/2 hours for decortication. Pleurodesis and Left chest tube for pleural effusion.
The codes I come up with for these procedures are inclusive to each other. Also per the op report he does extensive decortication on the right lung does this qualify for total or is it concidered partial as it is only the right lung?
Thank you in advance for any help.
The codes I come up with for these procedures are inclusive to each other. Also per the op report he does extensive decortication on the right lung does this qualify for total or is it concidered partial as it is only the right lung?
Thank you in advance for any help.