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Leads and fluoroscopy

Date: Apr 19, 2012

Question:

Please do NOT include any actual patient medical records with your question. Dr. Z. I have a question in referece to th recalled ICD Riata lead. One of our physicians dictates a sepatate report for fluoroscopy of the thorax on patients having an Icd gen change who have a riata lead. He states that the flouroscopy is medically necessary and mandated by the FDA. Should 76000 be charged in this situation? Thanks. D.
Question ID : 3682
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