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kshipps

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A transthoracic mediastinotomy, code 39010, also includes either a transthoracic or median sternotomy.
 
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Code 39499 is used to report unlisted procedures completed on the mediastinum. When using this code, the coder should determine that the record clearly documents the procedure in case the payer requests additional information to justify the selection of this code.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
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