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Date: Nov 12, 2010

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if a phys. does an arch and upper extremity arteriogram with selection of the brachial artery...catheter is placed in the artery and then the pt. is sent to ICU to have TPA initiated...i'm looking at 75650/75710/36217...I don't need the 75896 since they were sent to ICU for the TPA correct? thanks!

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