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AV shunt intervention with collateral embolization

Date: Nov 16, 2010

Question:

When performing a coiling of a side branch in an AV fistula, can you code separately for the selective catheterization of the side branch? i.e. 36147-59, 36011, 37204, 75894 and 75898? The physician did a complete diagnostic study followed by selective catheterization of the side branch, coiling and follow up angio. Thank you.

Question ID : 2410
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