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What is a principal procedure I medical billing

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Answer:

The principal procedure is peformed for definitive treatment rather than one performed for diagnostic or exploratory purposes.

Step-by-step explanation:

would be the PTCA/stent and not the mechanical ventilation. The PTCA/stent is considered definitive treatment and directed towards the PDX. Patient is admitted with GI bleeding and underwent colonoscopy to look for the etiology of the bleeding.

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