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2.Harlan undergoes a mediastinotomy. In what section of the CPT manual would the code for this procedure be located? What additional information would be needed to assign a code? If the mediastinotomy involved the removal of a foreign body, could it be coded using the excision codes?

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Answer:

CPT Code 39010

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In section: Mediastinotomy with exploration, drainage, removal of foreign body, or biopsy.

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Answer:

WHAT?

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