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Accidental access with imaging

Date: Nov 9, 2020

Question:

Our MD accessed the femoral vein instead of the femoral artery by accident. While he was in the vein he shot images and charged for it. Since this was not part of his original intent, would we allow those charges?

Question ID : 14723
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