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Venous Catheter Placement

Date: Aug 31, 2022

Question:

How would you code this catheter placement?

"CTA showed deep venous thrombosis of the entire left lower extremity venous system. Sheath was placed in the left tibial vein. EKOS catheter was advanced and placed at the left common iliac vein extending distally to the femoral vein. The patient will be brought back for lysis check."

Question ID : 17700
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