Question

A patient with recurrent pneumothoraces presents for chemopleurodesis. Under local anesthesia, a small incision is made between the ribs. A catheter is inserted into the pleural space between the parietal and pleural viscera. Subsequently, 5g of sterile asbestos-free talc was introduced into the pleural space via the catheter. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported? A) CPT®: 32650, ICD-10-CM: J93.9 B) CPT®: 32656, ICD-10-CM: J93.82 C) CPT®: 32557, ICD-10-CM: J93.1 D) CPT®: 32666, ICD-10-CM: J93.11

Answer 1

The correct CPT and ICD-10-CM codes for chemopleurodesis in a patient with recurrent pneumothoraces are 32557 and J93.1, respectively. This corresponds to option C) CPT®: 32557, ICD-10-CM: J93.1.

Step-by-step explanation:

For the procedure described, which involves the application of chemopleurodesis via a catheter for a patient with recurrent pneumothoraces, the appropriate CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code would be 32557, which denotes 'Pleurodesis (chemical or mechanical) via chest tube/catheter.' Furthermore, the correct ICD-10-CM code should be J93.1, representing a chronic/recurrent pneumothorax. So, the correct answer is C) CPT®: 32557, ICD-10-CM: J93.1.

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