If the operative report indicates thatlaser coagulation of the prostate was performed, followed by a

If the operative report indicates thatlaser coagulation of the prostate was performed, followed by a small amount of vaporization of the prostatic tissue, would it be appropriate to report both 52647,laser coagulation of prostate, and 52648,laser vaporization of prostate, to describe the procedure performed?

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