A patient was admitted with respiratory symptoms and had an alveolar lavage done endoscopically. The alveolar tissue was irrigated to determine a diagnosis. What is the correct code?

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The correct code for an endoscopic alveolar lavage is 3E1F88X. This code represents a diagnostic bronchoscopy with alveolar lavage. The X after the code signifies that it is an encounter for diagnostic purposes. Option A and C are incorrect because they end in Z, which is used for follow-up encounters. Option D is incorrect because it is for a bronchoscopy with biopsy, which was not performed in this case.

A Patient Was Admitted with Respiratory Symptoms and Had an Alveolar