CPT Knowledgebase - Oct 8, 2024

A patient with empyema (or known history) presents for closure of Eloesser window, following open flap drainage for empyema. Would you assign CPT 32810 Closure of chest wall following open flap drainage for empyema (Clagett type procedure)? The Eloesser flap is similar to the Clagett window (which is larger).

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