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Ultrasound-guided therapeutic injection of symptomatic Varicose Veins

Date: Dec 15, 2020

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This is a new procedure to my office. "Two mL aliquots of Polidocanol 2.5% was injected into identified pathologic veins in three locations feeding area of previous ulcer bed. Successful ultrasound-guided therapeutic injection of three varicose veins supplying area of previous venous stasis ulcer." Is this reported with codes 36471 and 76942? Can I bill for the cost of the medication?

Question ID : 14788
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