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Wiki Aortography,abdominal plus bilateral iliofemoral lower ext 75630

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I am wondering if the code 75630 includes bilateral run-offs... can you tell me what a run-off is please.
 
DISHERWOOD said:
I am wondering if the code 75630 includes bilateral run-offs... can you tell me what a run-off is please.
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75630 is for looking at the aorta and iliacs up to the femoral arteries. A runoff is imaging from the aortic bifurcation to the feet. Usually the pigtail is placed at the level of the renals, and the aorta is imaged (36200/75625). Then the doctor must say that the catheter was pulled down to the aortic bifurcation, and both legs are imaged. Then you code 75716 for bilateral run-off or 75710 for looking at a single leg.

I hope this helps you out,
Jim Pawloski R.T.(R)(CV) CIRCC
 
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