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Jul 15th, 2014 - abbyakinleye 10 

CPT® code for Thoracostomy Tube Removal

Hello,
I need help with CPT® code for Thoracostomy Tube Removal.
Thank you!

Jul 15th, 2014 - CodapediaMsgBoard 96 

re: CPT® code for Thoracostomy Tube Removal

There is not a dedicated code for the removal. STS recommends billing appropriate level of E/M code (see pg. 2 of the link)

http://www.sts.org/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/advocacy/NewCardiothoracicSurgeryCPTCodesfor2013.pdf

Jul 15th, 2014 - abbyakinleye 10 

re: CPT® code for Thoracostomy Tube Removal

Thank you very much, very helpful:)



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