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TEE Flow 93325

Date: Sep 29, 2021

Question:

Is documenting "appendage flow is >40 cm/sec" enough documentation to support CPT 93325 during a TEE? Here is the full sentence: "Vessels The aortic root is normal size. Ascending aorta measures 49 mm. The pulmonary artery is normal size. Other There is no pericardial effusion. There is no pleural effusion. Appendage flow is >40 cm/sec. No clot or smoke noted in LAA."

Question ID : 15915
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