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Left vertebral vein catheterization during PVC ablation

Date: May 30, 2025

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"Subsequently, a Glidewire was passed through the 8 French MP sheath to the left vertebral vein. This was confirmed with contrast injection. A 7 French multipurpose catheter was advanced over the wire, which was removed and exchanged for a 6 French Inquiry decapolar catheter. Sedation was then delivered with dexmedetomidine to minimize discomfort. Stimulation was delivered to the left vertebral vein at 20 Hz for 10 minutes. One PVC was elicited during stimulation but was greatly obscured by noise from the stimulus and was unsuitable for mapping." 

Do we bill for catheterization of vertebral vein during the PVC ablation? If yes, is code 36012 billable?

Question ID : 22432
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