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What CPT® Code to use with question below
Patient in for follow-up appointment status-post mastectomy on 2/10/xx. Hospital course was complicated by atrial fibrillation and embolism, requiring embolectomy. Patient also developed pleural effusion requiring pleuracentesis. Patient has now been discharged from the hospital for 10 days. Other than some incisional pain, patient seems to be doing well. No major complaints: denies shortness of breath, nausea loss of appetite, fever, or pain in extremities. Energy levels seems to be returning to normal. Incision sites are examined, with no erythema or infection notes. Patient is instructed to follow up 2 weeks or sooner if complaints.
re: What CPT® Code to use with question below
no code- you are the surgeon and it is bundled into global surgical fee (It is 90 days, right?)