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Know How to Code a Diagnostic Study Versus Stent Placement

Published on Fri May 08, 2026

Question: How do you code a diagnostic coronary angiography with stent placement? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: When coding coronary catheterization and stent placement performed in the same session, focus on intent, medical necessity, and documentation to determine whether the diagnostic study is separately reportable or inherent to the intervention. Because diagnostic coronary angiography is often performed before percutaneous coronary intervention [...]
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