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Missing base code for 93568

Date: May 19, 2021

Question:

The provider performed right and left biplane pulmonary angiography and coronary angiography with left heart catheterization. Our cardio department submitted 93458 and 93568. However, it triggers an edit for missing base code. Code 93458 is not listed as a primary for 93568. Can we report 93568 without right heart catheterization?

Question ID : 15487
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