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Catheterization of the torcula with venography.
Date: Aug 11, 2021
Question:
If the catheter is placed to the torcula and venography performed of the transverse sinuses, would the codes be 36012, 75870 one time? Documentation: "Access was obtained at the left common femoral vein using micropuncture set. 8 French sheath was placed. Neuron MAX catheter was advanced into the right internal jugular vein. 4 French angled taper catheter was advanced to the torcula. Venography was performed, showing minimal narrowing of the transverse sinus bilaterally."
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