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Urology Coding:

Assess This Problematic Abscess Procedure

Question: The urologist performed a procedure with operative notes as follows: Following the administration of general anesthesia, the patient was positioned in lithotomy. Sterile preparation and draping were performed on his penis, perineum, and lower abdomen. An incision was made at the most anterior part of the swollen area in the perineum, revealing a clear abscess filled with a significant amount [...]
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