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Coronary Artery Relook

Date: Nov 2, 2023

Question:

On the previous day, patient was brought to cath lab emergently for STEMI, and an IABP was placed along with stents in LAD and D1. The following day, patient was brought back to remove the IABP and a relook at the left vessels; both stents are patent. We are billing for the 33968, but can we also bill 93454 for a relook with no new indications?

Question ID : 19609
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