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Poke Around for PNB/FNA Differences That Could Earn You $$$

Published on Thu Mar 13, 2014

Look in various sections for codes. Not all needle specimen retrievals are the same, and you need to know the procedure distinctions — and code options — if you want to accurately capture your general surgeons’ work. Follow our experts’ three tips to make sure you choose the correct code for your surgeon’s fine needle aspiration (FNA) and percutaneous needle [...]
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