leahlhaynie
Networker
Hello,
One of our doctors performed a purcutaneous transcath. closure (93580) with ICE (93662). However, he also performed a transseptal puncture. He wanted to use 93533, which is not allowed. Any assistance on properly coding this would be appreciated!
It was felt that the tunnel was long and the device positioning was inadequate. At this time, the device was withdrawn and we decided to do a transseptal puncture for adequate device placement. A transseptal puncture was done using a Brockenbrough needle. The device was then redeployed and adequate positioning was confirmed with intracardiac echocardiography as well as fluroscopy.
One of our doctors performed a purcutaneous transcath. closure (93580) with ICE (93662). However, he also performed a transseptal puncture. He wanted to use 93533, which is not allowed. Any assistance on properly coding this would be appreciated!
It was felt that the tunnel was long and the device positioning was inadequate. At this time, the device was withdrawn and we decided to do a transseptal puncture for adequate device placement. A transseptal puncture was done using a Brockenbrough needle. The device was then redeployed and adequate positioning was confirmed with intracardiac echocardiography as well as fluroscopy.