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=== Codes that are both therapeutic and diagnostic ===
=== Codes that are both therapeutic and diagnostic ===
Some interventions can be either or both therapeutic and diagnostic (e.g. [[Diagnostic thoracentesis]] vs [[which therapeutic code/s?]]{{discussion}}).  '''For procedures that have both therapeutic and diagnostic aspects, ONLY code the therapeutic/more invasive part'''.   
Some interventions can be either or both therapeutic and diagnostic (e.g. [[Diagnostic thoracentesis]] vs [[which therapeutic counterpart/s?]]{{discussion}}).  '''For procedures that have both therapeutic and diagnostic aspects, ONLY code the therapeutic/more invasive part'''.   


Examples:  
Examples: