FNA versus PNB: Confused by Terms “Aspiration” Versus “Biopsy?” Uncover These Clues
Not all sample specimen retrievals are the same. You may know that CPT® contains specific codes to describe both fine needle aspiration (FNA) and percutaneous needle biopsy (PNB), but do you have the difference between these procedures down pat? Don't make the mistake of reporting an otolarynogologist's specimen sampling with a surgery code. Here's the lowdown on how you should [...]
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