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Lap cholecystectomy with fluorescence imaging

Date: Jan 30, 2024

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Hello, Will you revise previous advice regarding 47562 vs 47563, for example in question ID 18535, based on Coding Clinic for HCPCS 2nd qtr. 2023? Clarification/correction of the advice in CC 1st qtr 2022 was provided. From my understanding of the advice, imaging with ICG (IVC) is not the same as IOC. Therefore, 47563 would not be appropriate for intravenous ICG cholangiogram, as it requires placing a catheter into the cystic duct to inject contrast. Than you,

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