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Watchman and PFO Closure

Date: Sep 18, 2020

Question:

We have a patient with an existing PFO. Watchman procedure was performed through the existing PFO. No transseptal puncture was needed due to the existing PFO. PFO closure was also done, and both were planned at the beginning of the procedure. Is it okay to bill 33340 and 93580 in this case?

Question ID : 14449
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