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peripheral with cath

Date: Jan 8, 2018

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Left heart cath is ordered for patient with unstable angina. Operative report reads that the patient also has a small ulcer on foot, history of arthrectomy to SFA, reassuring ABI. Cath is done through right radial access, then catheter is moved down to right CFA and runoff of right leg with digital subtraction at 2 levels is performed. CFA is normal and arthrectomy site is patent. Would this be reported with codes 93458, 36247, and 75710?

Question ID : 10312
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