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AngioVac coding updates?

Date: Feb 12, 2021

Question:

The question and response below are from Ask Dr. Z in 2018. Are there any newer coding updates for the AngioVac procedure?

Question:

Are AngioVac thrombectomies reported with codes 37187 and 37799, or is the entire procedure (thrombectomy and bypass) included in unlisted code 37799? What would be a good comparison code for 37799?

Question ID: 10926

Answer:

Only report the unlisted code for the entire procedure. There is not really a comparison code, but would be based on what your physician does in each case. Catheter selection, veno-veno bypass, mechanical thrombectomy, and possible imaging are some of the things performed to add to the RVU chosen for the unlisted code. -Dr. Dunn

Question ID : 14835
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