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Radial artery bypass to LAD with full LHC- Would we still use code 93459?

Date: Aug 28, 2023

Question:

MD did a full left heart cath with LV pressures and imaged the radial artery graft to LAD. Would we still use code 93459?

"Radial artery graft angiography: A soft-tip guide wire was advanced to the level of the axillary artery. This catheter was used to engage the ostium of the radial artery graft. Arteriograms were conducted in multiple projections. This catheter was withdrawn over the soft-tip guide wire."

Question ID : 19353
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