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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2017 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Bronchoscopy with Suctioning and Washings for Removal of Mucus Plug
A bronchoscopy was performed due to abnormal radiologic findings in the lung field. The right middle lobe bronchus was occluded by a large mucus plug. Mucomyst was administered locally and the mucus plug was washed and suctioned. Bronchial washings were submitted for microbiology. What is the correct code assignment for washing/lavage with suction of mucus plug?
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