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Digital Subtraction Angiography

Date: Jul 13, 2020

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Selective catheterization of left common carotid artery was performed. Digital subtraction angiography of the intracranial left internal carotid circulation was performed in frontal, lateral, and oblique projections. Should this be coded as 36243 or 36244?

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