Drainage Other Abscess/Bleed/Fluid
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Category: GI-OR (old) |
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| Main Diagnosis: | Other Procedures |
| Sub Diagnosis: | Drainage Other Abscess/Bleed/Fluid |
| Diagnosis Code: | 79408 |
| Comorbid Diagnosis: | No |
| Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10): | 0 |
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- is anyone using this code/ How is it being used?
- just to clarify, I have a pt. who has had frequent paracentesis & now had temporary drain placed for a few days. Is this code appropriate in this case? 04/17/14
- Gail, I have used this code, just this past week,for the exact reason you have.ENagy 16:19, 2014 April 17 (CDT)e.nagy