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Fluoroscopy with no CVA port removal

Date: Mar 3, 2025

Question:

Patient was brought in for a CVA port removal but found to be at a risk for no future access due to age and other health factors. Fluoroscopy image with time of 0.1 minutes obtained and no removal was performed at the time of exam. Would this be captured with 76000, or would a low E/M be more appropriate?

Question ID : 21943
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