Surgery: Respiratory System (April 2007)

April 2007 page 11c Coding Communication:Surgery: Respiratory System Question What is the appropriate code to report for placement of two chest tubes inserted into the pleural cavity, one on the left side and one on the right side, in the same setting? AMA Comment Code 32020, Tube thoracostomy with or without water seal (eg, for abscess, hemothorax, empyema) (separate procedure), describes the insertion of a tube through one of the intercostal spaces into the pleural cavity. Fluid is drained from the pleural cavity through the tube. If the chest tubes are inserted into the pleural cavity on both the...

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This article reviews a respiratory system coding question from CPT Assistant and explains the general reporting context for bilateral chest tube placement in a single setting. It is useful for coders and billers who need to understand how the article frames procedure reporting, modifier use, and respiratory surgery guidance in an AMA coding communication.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers determine whether they need the full article for guidance on respiratory surgery coding questions involving bilateral procedures and CPT reporting conventions.

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  1. Coding Communication: Surgery: Respiratory System

    A coding question and AMA comment related to respiratory system procedure reporting are presented in this section. It focuses on the general coding context and the type of guidance discussed in the communication.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames a respiratory system coding question
  • What general topics are addressed in the AMA commentary
  • Which code set and modifier are discussed in the communication
  • Why the article may be relevant for bilateral procedure reporting questions

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  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Physician practice administrators

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