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Wiki Aortagram with run-off PTCA of the left lower extremity

I am confused as to what codes are to be used for this procedure. Please help. Non-Selective Angiography, distal infrarenal abdominal aorta Selective Angiography, first-order vessel of the left common iliac artery Selective Angiography, first-order vessel of the right common iliac artery...
- carolynn970@gmail.com
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- Feb 2, 2016
- angiography left second-order selective vessel
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Cardiology
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Wiki Single lesion extends from one vessel into another.

When a single lesion extends from one vessel into another and is treated with a single intervention bridging the two vessels I know you treat with one code. The question here in my office is do you code the vessel where it starts or ends? I have always coded where it starts. Does anyone have...
- haugen
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- Feb 1, 2016
- code lesion single starts vessel
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiology
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Wiki 2nd Arteriogram after aneurysm clipping

Patient with known cerebral aneurysm, has a four vessel arteriogram to determine if the aneurysm will be coiled or clipped. The patient has their aneurysm clipped, and a repeat 4 vessel arteriogram was performed on the same day. Same neurointerventional radiologist does both arteriograms...
- Jim Pawloski
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- Feb 1, 2016
- aneurysm arteriogram clipped repeat vessel
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- Forum: Interventional Radiology

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