Nancy R Parent
Networker
In 2013, we are going to have 4 new codes to replace 32421 (Thoracentesis). The codes 32556 & 32557 (Pleural Drainage w & w/o imaging), sound very similar to Tube thoracostomy (32551) code, except there is the insert of indwelling catheter. I haven't been able to find a good description of the new codes yet, beyond the CPT description. Do you think the 32556 or 32557 will be procedures performed in the ER? If not, I'm not going to set them up on our screens for the docs to choose.