Multiple Choice
A patient was brought to the OR today for exploratory thoracotomy. Previous x-rays demonstrated a small foreign body in the pleural space. Exploration of the area revealed a small piece of shrapnel from a previous shooting accident. Under general anesthesia, the incision was made into the pleural space and the shrapnel was removed. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.
A) 32100, 32151, Z18.89
B) 32100, 32150, Z18.89
C) 32151, Z18.89
D) 32150, Z18.89
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