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Z591
Z591 – Paracentesis - therapeutic drainage
OHIP Digestive System Surgical Procedures Code — DIGESTIVE SYSTEM SURGICAL PROCEDURES · Schedule of Benefits
Paracentesis with therapeutic drainage with or without diagnostic sample is a surgical procedure involving the aspiration of fluid from the peritoneal cavity. This service is performed for therapeutic drainage purposes and may optionally include the collection of a fluid sample for diagnostic testing. As per , the phrase 'with or without' indicates that obtaining a diagnostic sample is an included but optional component of the service.
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