The following questions may require the use of an ICD-9-CM code book to select the correct answer.

The procedure code for placement of a breathing tube through the mediastinal area to the trachea for long-term artificial breathing assistance would be coded to procedure code __________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


31.21

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