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WWatsford

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on: Jun 27, 2018

Code 34.04, Insertion of Intercostal Catheter for Drainage, includes which insertions?

Question 2

For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book and select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given.

Albipunctate retinal dystrophy

dudman123

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

chest tube, closed chest drainage, revision of intercostal catheter (chest tube) (with lysis of adhesions)

Answer to Question 2

362.74

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