Suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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A physician examines a 59-year old patient with suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The physician orders blood gases pH, pCO2, C02, HC03 including 02 saturation only, by direct measurement except pulse oximetry. What is the correct code to report?

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