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Aortic coarctation gradient interrogation
Question:
When interrogation of the gradient in the coarctation of the aorta is performed (gradients measured and recorded), can we use code 93571-26-52 for professional coding, as we do for RFR? Documentation: "Next we proceeded with interrogation of the gradient in the coarctation of the aorta. We exchanged for a JR4 guide catheter and advanced the catheter over a Versacore into the descending aorta. Next, a BMW coronary guide wire followed by a ACIST NAVVUS microcatheter was equalized in the aorta. The JR4 guide catheter was pulled back into the ascending aorta-right subclavian artery juncture. Simultaneous gradients were measured and recorded. Finally, the microcatheter was then pulled back to the ascending aorta to confirm absence of drift."
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