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36140 with 37229 atherectomy anterior tibial artery

Date: Sep 14, 2011

Question:

OH help! I know you have coverd this in your webinars, but I can't seem to find it, and a co-worker has come to me for the answer on this>>>> Anterior tib is subtotally occluded at its origin and then occluded in the mid portion. RCF access with anterior tib atherectomy of the origin. MD was unable to pass the wire or catheter past the occluded mid portion. Pedal access was obtained wires were used without success to cross the occluded mid portion. The question is can 36140 be used for the pedal access. I coded only 37229 (there was a previous diagnostic study.) not the 36140. I want to make sure I give her the correct info! Thanx!

Question ID : 3160
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