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Non selective right upper extremity venogram
Date: Dec 10, 2018
Question:
"Physician accesses right basilic vein and DSA is performed, demonstrating occlusion of basilic vein centrally with multiple collaterals. Physician then accesses right brachial vein and through inner 3 French catheter hand injection of contrast is performed, demonstrating stasis centrally with collateral washout." Is this reported with codes 75820 or 36005? Or codes 75820, 36005, 36005-XS? I am unsure whether I can code for both access/injections performed on the two veins, both on right side.
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