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Question #: 58
Topic #: 9
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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?

  • A. 49082, 76942
  • B. 49083, 76942-26
  • C. 49083
  • D. 49082, 76942-26
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️
by 1aa99b1 at June 30, 2024, 7:15 p.m.

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JJohns1024
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
49083 is for Abdominal paracentesis, with imaging guidance. There is a note under the code that states Do Not Report 49083 in conjunction with 76942, 77002, 77012, 77021.
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1aa99b1
8 months, 1 week ago
Selected Answer: B
B. 49083, 76942-26. office
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mathunit1
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
Google results say that the answer is C.
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1aa99b1
10 months ago
Selected Answer: B
49083. paracentesis. 76942-26. office.
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