A 45-year-old male had an emergency exploration of a penetrating stab wound to the chest. What is the appropriate code to use for this procedure?

A. 20100
B. 20101
C. 20102
D. 20103

Answer: B

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A lateral hand projection obtained with the hand in slight external rotation demonstrates the

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