This 10-year-old female developed fatigue, fevers, and joint swelling and pain. Her symptoms were treated by her family practice physician with no improvement, so she was referred to a pediatric rheumatologist. The patient was admitted to the hospital for further testing. On hospital day 3, it was determined that a kidney biopsy was necessary to rule out lupus nephritis. After the percutaneous needle biopsy was performed, the patient was discharged. Pathology results confirmed lupus nephritis, which was suspected. Final Diagnosis: Lupus nephritis. Procedure: Kidney biopsy, right. what codes are reported for attending physician
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