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TCAR embolic protection documentation clarification-flow reversal dictated

Date: Oct 27, 2023

Question:

MD states "flow reversal" is the distal embolic protection when I emailed for clarification:

Procedure(s): Left carotid stent placement with flow reversal (TCAR).

He does not specifically dictate in his narrative distal embolic protection, but there is a supply used on the case. Does "flow reversal" documentation meet the guidelines to code 37215?

Question ID : 19576
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