R18. Malignant Ascites shows that it should not be used as a principle diagnosis if a related definitive diagnosis has been established. What if there is no related definitive diagnosis such as malignancy?
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CPT CODE for Drainage of ascites through a peritoneal port
Can anyone give us direction on which CPT code to use for a patient who comes in with an existing peritoneal port for drainage of ascites. This is the note:
Pt was placed in bedroom and positioned. Vitals taken. Site draped and was cleaned with iodine, alcohol and chlorhexidine. Peritoneal
port was accessed aseptically with no issues. Three liters removed via phlebotomy bottles with no issues. Vitals continuously
assessed. Pt deaccessed and observed for thirty minutes.