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Atrial Thrombectomy

Date: Oct 2, 2019

Question:

Three vessels for access, then: "The AngioVac device was prepared and advanced through the dry seal sheath into the upper IVC. The device was cycled. Under direct ultrasound guidance, numerous passes through the right atrium were performed to engage the clot. These attempts were ultimately unsuccessful. The AngioVac device was removed." What's the code going to be when it's not a coronary artery?

Question ID : 13116
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