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Subsequent Thrombolysis 37213

Date: Dec 15, 2020

Question:

On the second day of thrombolysis, the patient is transferred to the suite for a relook angiogram--CPT 37213. Six hours later on the same date of service, the patient is returned to the suite for another relook, without intervention performed. Is CPT 37213 allowed to be billed again?

Question ID : 14872
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