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Venoplasty with dilators

Date: Feb 2, 2012

Question:

DR. Z, Patient came in for atrial lead fracture (dual chamber Pacemaker, performed a left subclavain venogram noticed stenosis both in Subclavian vein and SVC then dilated the stenosis with 7-French, 8-French and 9-French dilators then placed the atrial lead wihtout difficultly. Can we charge 36005 75820 35476 75978 along with 33216 and 71090? Please advice. Thanks
Question ID : 3338
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