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Wiki Post-Op Needle/Instrument Count

Thread starter PeaPod1
Start date Feb 23, 2010

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PeaPod1

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Feb 23, 2010

What code would you use for post-operative needle/instrument count, if no foreign object found? The post-op count was off and they performed an x-ray to rule out a needle...
I am thinking V71.89.
Any input is appreciated.

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