Multiple Choice
A 66-year-old female with CHF, atrial fibrillation, and type II diabetes was admitted with right pleural effusion demonstrated on x-ray, as well as shortness of breath and dyspnea on exertion. A video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) pleurodesis was performed. A 10-mm port was placed and the effusion was drained by placing a sucker into the port site. An additional anterior port was then placed in similar fashion and the effusion was drained with a sucker. A 32 curved chest tube was placed and secured with nylon. The other port site was also closed. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.
A) 32659, I50.9, J91.8, I48.91, E11.9
B) 32650, 32601-51, I50.9, J91.8, I48.9, R06.02, E11.9
C) 32650, 32551-51, I50.9, J91.8, I48.9, R06.02, E11.9
D) 32650, I50.9, J91.8, I48.91, E11.9
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