Acollege student goes to the er with symptoms of headache and high fever for the past two days. a lumbar puncture is performed and spinal fluid is sent to the lab to check for meningitis. what cpt® code is reported for this surgery

CPT Code 62270

CPT Code 62270 is under Injection, drainage or aspiration procedures of the spine and spinal cord. This is fitting for the patient who has had a diagnostic lumbar puncture where a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid is removed for laboratory testing.

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.  

it's not c. i took the quiz and got it wrong. so my best guess is b.

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