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Aspiration arterial thrombectomy in lower extremity vessel
Date: Sep 8, 2021
Question:
Is it appropriate to report code 37184 for an arterial aspiration thrombectomy performed in a lower extremity vessel? Code 37184 specifically states "mechanical" thrombectomy. I'm wondering if this follows the same guidance for the coronary thrombectomy (CPT 92973).
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