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VATS evacuation of hemothorax s/p CABG

sjtrew

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Surgeon took a patient back to the OR 3 days PO CABG for VATS / evacuation of hemothorax. Evaluation of chest was performed to verify no active bleeding. He also made a second incision to clear some of the hemothorax under direct vision. How would you code this service? Thanks for your help!
 
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