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Temporary Uterine Artery Balloon Occlusion

Date: Dec 22, 2020

Question:

Preop uterine myomectomy in OR, but had balloons placed in IR suite prior to procedure. Physician placed bilateral temporary uterine artery balloons. Balloons were removed after myomectomy. Is there a code for placement of temporary uterine artery balloon placement?

Question ID : 14893
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