A patient is diagnosed with osteochondroma of the right clavicle. The surgeon excises the tumor.
What will be an ideal response?
Index:
Tumor, Clavicle, Excision (Osteochondroma is benign)
Code(s):
23140 Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of clavicle or scapula
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