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Radiology Coding Alert
2013 Newsletter
Reader Question: 32555 Includes Imaging and Pleural Procedure
Radiology Coding Alert
Reader Question:
32555 Includes Imaging and Pleural Procedure
Published on Fri May 03, 2013
Question: Can I use 32554 when the physician performs a diagnostic thoracentesis or when fluid removed is less than 300 cc, and can I use [...]
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