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Fluoroscopy CPT code

Date: Dec 5, 2023

Question:

Our doctor did a multiplane fluoroscopy of the mitral and aortic mechanical valves to assess motion with image X-ray interpretation, and X-ray data fluoroscopy time 0.2 minutes with a dose of 47 mGy dose area product of 9.44. since the doctor did not mention chest x-ray (how many views). Regarding a doctor who does both the mitral valve and aortic valve, can we use 76000 x 2?

Question ID : 19735
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