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Diagnostic cerebral angiogram of the right lingual artery

Date: Apr 30, 2024

Question:

I am not sure what codes I should be using to code this. I am thinking would it be 36222-RT and 36227-RT. Is this correct?

"We advanced a 5 French Simmons 2 diagnostic catheter over a Glidewire up the subclavian artery into the aortic arch. We selectively catheterized the right common carotid artery, and under fluoroscopic roadmap guidance, we subsequently catheterized the right lingual artery. We then obtained AP and lateral angiographic views centered over the head and neck region. Diagnostic catheter was then carefully removed."

Question ID : 20441
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