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Wiki cath placement help needed

jhcpc09

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Please help wiht this cath placement. Right common femoral approach is made. Catheter engages Left ulnar and Left radial. Are the ulnar and radial considered the same vascular family? How would you code this?
 
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Please help wiht this cath placement. Right common femoral approach is made. Catheter engages Left ulnar and Left radial. Are the ulnar and radial considered the same vascular family? How would you code this?

You would use 36217 and 36218
 
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Please help wiht this cath placement. Right common femoral approach is made. Catheter engages Left ulnar and Left radial. Are the ulnar and radial considered the same vascular family? How would you code this?

You would use 36217 and 36218

I agree.


HTH :)
 
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