Thoracentesis and Other Pleural Cavity Drainage Procedures
A thoracentesis is a procedure performed to drain excess fluid from the pleural cavity using a thin needle or plastic tube. It can be performed for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. The coding of thoracentesis seems fairly straightforward, particularly if specifically documented by the....
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