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How would we charge for both RHC & Hepatic vein?

Date: Aug 30, 2023

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Right heart catheterization was performed thereafter. A 7-French Swan-Ganz catheter was then advanced under direct fluoroscopic guidance into the distal pulmonary artery. Right atrial, right ventricular, pulmonary arterial and pulmonary capillary pressure tracings were obtained. Measurements were obtained for calculation of a FICK cardiac output. Thermodilution was performed. The Swan was then pulled by to RA and advanced into hepatic vein. Pressure checked there. Swan balloon was inflated and portal vein pressure (confirmed by contrast) was checked. Swan was removed after that.

93541 & 36011

Question ID : 19370
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