Artificial opening NOS, has one: Difference between revisions

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*Of course during the database record when the artificial opening was created, the sole correct code is a CCI code for that procedure, e.g: [[Chest tube, left in place]]
*Of course during the database record when the artificial opening was created, the sole correct code is a CCI code for that procedure, e.g: [[Chest tube, left in place]]
*This applies equally if the artificial opening is still patent, but there is no longer a device in it.
*This applies equally if the artificial opening is still patent, but there is no longer a device in it.
Includes:
* ileal conduit (urostomy)


*'''Excludes: '''
*'''Excludes: '''