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X ray radiographic guidance

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Question:

We are not sure if we can use 77001 for x-ray spot radiographic guidance. MDs are performing insertions and removals of tunneled catheters, ports under spot film x-ray radiographic guidance. They are not documenting fluoroscopic guidance, and there is an image saved after such procedures. Same goes with lumbar punctures.

Question ID : 17937
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