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Selective catheterization of protal vein

Date: Nov 11, 2011

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Hello!! In regards to your on line Q & A #1693 2008 re: Portal system coding...fast forward to 2011, do you still agree with your answer? I have heard in the past that all catheter movement within the Portal vein is still coded 36481 yet I have other coders stating that if the RT or LT portal vein is catheterized it makes it a selective code. I can not find it in writing anywhere either. thank you
Question ID : 3334
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