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Embolization for the Atrial Appendage

Date: Nov 5, 2021

Question:

Physician placed coils in the LAA behind a previously placed Watchman. "Vascular access to right CFV. Transseptal puncture was performed. Defect engaged with 0.018 advantage glide wire and cannulated with MPA1 cath. LAA angio was obtained revealing a large pocket behind Watchman. Via cath, coil delivery cath was introduced, after which coils were successfully delivered to the pocket." Would it this be reported with unlisted code 33999? If yes, what comparable code should be used? 

Question ID : 16191
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