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Unsuccessful LAA Watchman device placement

Date: Jul 20, 2020

Question:

Wire into the SVC, transseptal needle inserted, LA access obtained in the LAA, and angiography performed. The MD tried three different devices but was unsuccessful in placing a Watchman device. What would be the procedure codes? 33340 with modifier -74?

Question ID : 14227
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