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Pulmonary Angiography

Date: Mar 3, 2023

Question:

In the process of a diagnostic congenital cardiac cath, a catheter is placed in the right ventricle, and indirect pulmonary angiography is performed (93568). Additionally, the catheter is advanced and placed in the LUPA where angiography is also performed. Is it appropriate to bill both codes 93568 and 93569?

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