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Patient presents to have device occlusion of the patent ductus arteriosus. Access to the right femoral vein and artery was obtained percutaneously and French sheath inserted. Right atrial, right ve...
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The patient presented with an enlarged aneurysmal area near the anastomosis to the brachial artery. Since she is post-renal transplant and is no longer on dialysis, a decision was made to also exci...
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If the procedure described in CPT code 93653, Comprehensive electrophysiologic evaluation including insertion and repositioning of multiple electrode catheters with induction or attempted induc...
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What does the term “elective” mean when reporting CPT code 92960, Cardioversion, elective, electrical conversion of arrhythmia; external, performed in the emergency department (ED). In...
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A patient has a papillomatous lesion on the right piriform sinus and excision is recommended. A bronchoscope was placed to keep an open airway. With the bronchoscope in place, the laryngoscope was ...
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The patient has a long history of pseudotumor cerebri and several shunts. The patient presents to have the ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt ligated (tied off) first as long as her symptoms remain st...
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A patient came in and had an abdominal paracentesis. Following the paracentesis, the patient had an infusion of albumin. Are we able to code the albumin infusion separately from the paracentesis or...
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Contrast enhanced spectral mammography is a dual-image process that combines digital mammography with contrast-enhanced images. Do the existing HCPCS Level II codes G0204, Diagnostic mammograph...
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What is the appropriate CPT code for a right robotic-assisted ureteral implant with psoas hitch? CPT code 50947, Laparoscopy, surgical; ureteroneocystostomy with cystoscopy and ureteral stent p...
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The coders at our facility are concerned about the correct reporting of Zoledronic acid (Reclast®). This drug is packaged in a bottle/vial for intravenous infusion. One bottle/vial contains 5 mg o...
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