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Billing 36415 for ISTAT prior to MR or CT with contrast

Date: Nov 21, 2019

Question:

Is it appropriate to bill 36415 for venipuncture when blood is drawn for an ISTAT creatinine test via the same access used for IV contrast administration prior to an MR or CT study with contrast?

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