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What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported for a patient with recurrent pneumothoraces who presents for chemopleurodesis?

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The CPT® code reported is 32557, and the ICD-10-CM code is J93.83.

Step-by-step explanation:

The CPT® code reported for a patient with recurrent pneumothoraces who presents for chemopleurodesis is 32557.

The ICD-10-CM code for this condition is J93.83.

Chemopleurodesis is a procedure used to treat recurrent pneumothoraces by instilling a sclerosing agent into the pleural space to create adhesions between the lung and chest wall, reducing the risk of future pneumothoraces.

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