Thoracentesis, Puncture of Pleural Cavity for Aspiration, Initial or Subsequent

question 3

Multiple Choice

Thoracentesis, puncture of pleural cavity for aspiration, initial or subsequent

• A) 32003
• B) 32002
• C) 32001
• D) 32000

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Definitions:

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