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Discontinued procedure

Date: Mar 15, 2021

Question:

"Patient was seen for diagnostic cerebral angiography. Ultrasound-guided access into the right radial artery was gained. Simmons 2 glide cath was advanced over glidewire into the subclavian artery. While attempting to selectively catheterize the right vertebral artery, there was significant patient motion and inability to hold still despite sedation. The procedure was terminated."  Should we code discontinued vertebral imaging or extremity access? 

Question ID : 14597
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