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Published on Thu Mar 07, 2013

Question: Is there a code specific to placing a stent in the brachiocephalic or subclavian artery? South Carolina Subscriber Answer: To choose the appropriate codes for stent placement in the brachiocephalic artery or subclavian artery review the following definitions: 37205, Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except coronary, carotid, vertebral, iliac, and lower extremity arteries), percutaneous; initial vessel +37206, … [...]
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