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== Additional Info ==
== Additional Info ==
*The "NOS" here refers to the fact that it's not clear if the pneumothorax is tension or non-tension
*The "NOS" here refers to the fact that it's not clear if the pneumothorax is tension or non-tension
*Does NOT include iatrogenic or traumatic.
*Does NOT include traumatic.
*For iatrogenic pneumothorax, see guideline below
*This code includes a nontraumatic bronchopleural fistula where it's not clear if the pneumothorax is with or without tension
*This code includes a nontraumatic bronchopleural fistula where it's not clear if the pneumothorax is with or without tension