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32999 Unlisted procedures lungs & pleura

Surgery

Also known as: unlisted pulmonary procedure, unlisted thoracic surgery, unspecified lung operation

Unlisted procedure code for operations on the lungs and pleura not defined by a specific CPT code. Used when no other code adequately describes the procedure performed.

Clinical Context

Placeholder code requiring detailed operative description and supporting documentation. Used to ensure proper billing for innovative or rarely performed lung and pleural procedures.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.00
Practice Expense RVU0.00
Malpractice RVU0.00
Total RVU0.00

Specialties

Thoracic SurgeryPulmonology

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