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An interventional radiologist performs an abdominal paracentesis in his office utilizing ultrasonic imaging guidance to remove excess fluid. What CPT® coding is reported?
The correct answer is C. 49083. CPT® code 49083 describes an abdominal paracentesis with imaging guidance, such as ultrasound. This code includes the imaging guidance as part of the procedure, so it is not necessary to separately report the ultrasonic guidance.
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Question
An interventional radiologist performs an abdominal paracentesis in his office utilizing ultrasonic imaging guidance to remove excess fluid. What CPT® coding is reported?
Options
- A49082, 76942
- B49083, 76942-26
- C49083
- D49082, 76942-26
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A6% (2)
- B6% (2)
- C71% (22)
- D16% (5)
Explanation
CPT® code 49083 describes an abdominal paracentesis with imaging guidance, such as ultrasound. This code includes the imaging guidance as part of the procedure, so it is not necessary to separately report the ultrasonic guidance.
Topics
#paracentesis#ultrasound guidance#bundled imaging#abdominal fluid
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