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Follow This Swan-Ganz Guidance

Question: I just came across the term “Swan-Ganz catheter” in my cardiologist’s medical documentation. What is this procedure, and which CPT® code should I report? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: A Swan-Ganz catheter, also known as a pulmonary artery or PA catheter, is designed for specific hemodynamic monitoring and central access. Your cardiologist can use the SGC to monitor the patient’s pulmonary [...]
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