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CPT 93454

Date: Jul 25, 2022

Question:

When an angiogram is performed during a stent placement, are AO pressures sufficient to charge code 93454, or must there also be an LV pressure?

Here are the findings for left main coronary artery: ostial portion of the artery contains 50% stenosis. Hemodynamics: Pressure: AO 29/28 (29) mmHg/AO 144/55 (85) mmHg.

Question ID : 17554
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