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Explore These Laparoscopic Nephrectomy Codes

Published on Tue Dec 24, 2024

Question: The urologist prepared the patient by positioning them face down and sterilizing the surgical site. After administering general anesthesia, the surgeon made four incisions beneath the rib cage. A laparoscope and trocars were then introduced for visualization and tool access. The procedure involved the excision and removal of the right kidney and a portion of the ureter. How should this [...]
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