The surgeon aspirates the cyst of the kidney with the use of a percutaneous needle.
Identify the terms used to look up the code selection in the Alphabetic Index. Assign CPT codes to the case. If applicable, append CPT/HCPCS Level II modifiers.
Index:
Kidney, Cyst, Aspiration
Code(s):
50390 Aspiration and/or injection of renal cyst by needle, percutaneous
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