AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 2; Ask The Editor
Removal of Wound VAC
The above patient is now refusing the wound VAC therapy, and presents for removal of the wound VAC. During the procedure, a scope was inserted into the stomach and the wound VAC was swept out through the mouth. What is the appropriate code assignment for the removal of the wound VAC?
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