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CPT code 93432 and 93581

Date: Sep 29, 2011

Question:

Can 93463 be reported with 93581? Catheterization codes (93531, 93565) are included in 93581 but our cardiologist is repairing the VSD and then doing a nitric trial with documentation of R/L heart hemodynamics. Thanks

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