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37246 or 37247

Date: Jul 13, 2022

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Based on your IR coding reference, you recommended: "Usually multiple genicular arteries are embolized. Report codes 36247 and 36248 x 2 for catheter placements, and, since this is one surgical site, report code 37242 once, regardless of the number of arteries embolized. Report code 37244 if embolization is for post-operative hemorrhage (e.g., after knee replacement)." My question is that the vessel was accessed from right superficial femoral artery to treat the same leg. Would you code 36247 or 36246?

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