nyyankees
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Does 32560 best represent this procedure as I see there are many VATS codes to choose from? Thanks.
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Wiki VATS w/pleurodesis with talc
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If a true VATS, wouldn't 32650 better describe?
Pam Warren
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for a surgical VATS, use 32650. When pleurodesis is done via a chest tube, (no scope) use 32560.