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Venogram done to assess subclavian vein prior to ICD upgrade to a BiV

Date: Aug 3, 2022

Question:

"Procedure: Left-sided venogram in the setting of the patient having a device. After appropriate consent was obtained, the patient had a left arm IV placed, and we proceeded to inject 20 cc of contrast and followed by fluoroscopy showing patent left subclavian system.

Conclusion: Patent left axillary and subclavian venous system.

Plan: We will proceed with CRT-D."

Based on documentation, is it appropriate to submit codes 75820 and 36005?

Question ID : 17606
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