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Mechanical thrombectomy of the atrial clot (RA/RV chambers)
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"Evaluation of the transesophageal echocardiogram was performed by an anesthesiologist, demonstrating a dumbbell-shaped thrombus in the right atrium to the right ventricle. Then the catheter was navigated up to the SVC, and T24 FlowTreiver catheter was introduced into the right atrium. Initial two sessions of aspiration were performed using the T24 catheter, unsuccessful. Under fluoroscopy and TEE, a curved T20 catheter was introduced into the right atrium and then navigated towards the tricuspid valve. After additional three attempts of mechanical thrombectomy, the thrombus was successfully evacuated with the curved T20 catheter under TEE guidance. Repeat TEE was performed, demonstrating only minimal residual thrombus noted."
I believe this would be an unlisted 93799. Would you agree, and if so, what other code could I could compare for pricing?
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