When a coder sees documentation of a centesis procedure performed to drain excess fluid, this typically is referring to:

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Centesis is a medical term for a procedure that involves puncturing a body cavity to drain fluid. Ascites refers to the accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity, making it a common condition that may require a centesis procedure to relieve the excess fluid.

When a Coder Sees Documentation of a Centesis Procedure Performed