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Cath Lab Critical Care

Date: Jan 26, 2022

Question:

I am in need of some guidance coding critical care performed during cath lab procedures. For example, in an op report for a stent placement for a patient with an acute MI, the op report would say, "Spent 70 minutes of critical care time stabilizing patient with acute MI." Would I be able to report code 99291 in addition to 92941? In what cases, if any, is it okay to bill for critical care that is performed during a procedure, or is it considered bundled?

Question ID : 16480
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