lemonsqueezy
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Hi! Patient was seen for a partial mastectomy. MD placed 6 clips at the end of the procedure. Patient was taken to recovery.
While dictating the procedure, MD realized that in standard fashion, they placed the metallic clips to mark the surgical cavity for radiation and imaging follow up. However, the patient has a metal allergy. After discussion, the patient was taken back to the OR for retrieval. This consisted of reopening the breast incision, retrieval and closure.
Thoughts on how to code the clip removal?
While dictating the procedure, MD realized that in standard fashion, they placed the metallic clips to mark the surgical cavity for radiation and imaging follow up. However, the patient has a metal allergy. After discussion, the patient was taken back to the OR for retrieval. This consisted of reopening the breast incision, retrieval and closure.
Thoughts on how to code the clip removal?