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Mention Patency

Date: Feb 9, 2022

Question:

I'm new to IR coding and was told during procedure after ultrasound provider must mention vascular patency or we can't code it. Is this a separate ultrasound, or are they talking about ultrasound guidance? What CPT code are they talking about?

Question ID : 16563
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