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76000

Date: Feb 21, 2012

Question:

Our cardiologist performed a valve fluoroscopy with IV administration of Perflutren lipid microsphere 1.1 mg/ml. Is the code for this 76120 or just 76000? Thank you. Procedure: Valve fluoroscopy FINDINGS: 1) Valve fluoroscopy was performed to evaluate transcatheter aortic valve. The valve prosthesis was circular and symmetrical. There was no evidence of stent strut fractures. 2) Normal transcatheter aortic valve.
Question ID : 3496
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