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Turn To 82331 for ASVS

Question: How can we code for an intra-arterial calcium stimulation test? A blood sample was taken from the right hepatic vein, then calcium gluconate was injected into the SMA and then blood samples taken from the right hepatic vein at 20, 40 and 60 seconds after the calcium injection. Codify Subscriber Answer: The best code for you is 82331 (Calcium; after calcium [...]
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