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Removal of IVC Filter Fragments
Date: Jan 9, 2023
Question:
Patient presents with fractured retained IVC filter fragments in IVC, pulmonary artery and right atrium. According to Question ID: 4176 all fragments removed from vessels would be covered with 37193. Would this apply to the removal of fragments from the atrium as well or would removal of foreign body 37197 be appropriate?
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