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Shockwave lithotripsy and angioplasty to Left Subclavian artery.

Date: Sep 14, 2022

Question:

Since the codes for Shockwave lithotripsy are for coronary arteries or lower extremity arteries, how would a facility code Shockwave lithotripsy and angioplasty to the left subclavian artery? Would we use an unlisted code to cover both procedures, 37246 with an unlisted, or would the angioplasty code (37246) be sufficient?

Question ID : 17775
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