The surgeon performed a thoracoscopy for a therapeutic wedge resection of the lung.

Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, assign CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.


Index:
Thoracoscopy, Surgical, with Therapeutic Wedge Resection

Code(s):
32666 Thoracoscopy, surgical; with therapeutic wedge resection (e.g., mass, nodule), initial unilateral

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