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embolization of bilateral sphenopalatine arteries

Date: May 1, 2024

Question:

Please advise correct coding. Successful particles embolization of bilateral sphenopalatine arteries. Dx-nosebleed (refractory epistaxis. Would this be consider 61626 x 1 as there is only one nose or would it be 61624 x 2 due to location of embolization?

Question ID : 20487
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