Clinical history: Shortness of breath - crackles and change in sound in base of lungs.
Study performed: Chest X-ray, PA and lateral.
Impression: Poor inspiratory effort which accentuates the basilar lung markings and cardiac silhouette, partially limiting evaluation. Small vertically oriented linear infiltrate subsegmental atelectasis is noted in the L retrocardiac region adjacent to the diaphragm. There is minimal hazy increased density and decreased definition in the L costophrenic angle suggesting pleural effusion. Segmental atelectasis and some pleural effusion.
Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The Answer of Clinical history: Shortness of breath - crackles and change in sound in base of lungs.
Study performed: Chest X-ray, PA and lateral.
Impression: Poor inspiratory effort which accentuates the basilar lung markings and cardiac silhouette, partially limiting evaluation. Small vertically oriented linear infiltrate subsegmental atelectasis is noted in the L retrocardiac region adjacent to the diaphragm. There is minimal hazy increased density and decreased definition in the L costophrenic angle suggesting pleural effusion. Segmental atelectasis and some pleural effusion.
Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

Clinical History: Shortness of Breath - Crackles and Change in Sound