Pt adm w/lethargy, CHF, and pleural effusion. Pt underwent tx w/diuretics for CHF, which has cleared, and pleural effusion req thoracentesis to determine cause. At time of discharge, effusion was decr but not resolved, so correct coding would be:

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1. Pt adm w/lethargy, CHF, and pleural effusion. Pt underwent tx w/diuretics for CHF, which has cleared, and pleural effusion req thoracentesis to determine cause. At time of discharge, effusion was decr but not resolved, so correct coding would be: