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If a biopsy is performed prior to the Mohs surgery for diagnostic purposes, can the biopsy be reported?
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Patient presents to have an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) due to pancreatic duct stones and abdominal pain. However, due to extensive edema of the duodenal wall and luminal ...
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A common way to close a patent ductus arteriosus is transarterially. Access is via the femoral artery. The catheter courses from the femoral artery to the aorta. The catheter is then advanced throu...
Yes, it is a...
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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