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Q: What is the CPT code for thoracentesis with insertion of tube for pneumothorax?
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What is the cpt code for chest tube insertion for pneumothorax?

3242232422 is listed under REMOVAL, not insertion. Insertion code (current) is 32551You need to do your own homework and look up the code in the CPT book.32422


What is the CPT Code for percutaneous introduction of a needle wire dilator to provide for insertion of an indwelling oxygen tube?

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What is the medical term meaning insertion of a tube into a duct or cavity?

Catheterization is the medical term meaning insertion of a tube into a duct or cavity.


What are complications of chest tube removal?

pain pneumothorax bleeding infection low 02. saturation sob


What is another term for gastrostomy?

Gastrostomy, also called gastrostomy tube (g-tube) insertion


Would you administer pain medication before chest tube insertion?

no


After chest tube insertion what do you do next?

stat chest x-ray


What is the medical term meaning chest tube insertion?

thoracostomy or CTI


What position after insertion of a miller abbott tube?

Lateral sims position


When do we need Chest Tube Insertion besides for pleural effusion?

a chest tube is used for the treatment of pnuemothorax or hemopnuemothorax..


What do you mean by PE tube insertion?

PE tube insertion is a surgery to place tubes in the eardrums to equalize the pressure on either side of the tympanic membrane. It's commonly called "tubes in the ears" in lay language.


If a surgeon performs a thoracotomy procedure and at the end of the procedure inserts a chest tube for drainage do you report the insertion on the tube separately?

No