A physician performs a bilateral nasal endoscopy with polypectomy.

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.

The surgeon performs a thoracentesis by placing a needle under fluoroscopic guidance through the chest wall into the pleural space to withdraw fluid, which will be sent to the lab for analysis.