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IVUS

Date: Jul 10, 2012

Question:

Dr. Z. Pt had a LHC whcihc showed 90% stenosis in LCX. 2 weeks later pt was brought to the cath lab for staged intervention. Physician did and IVUS which showed less than 50% stenosis and therefore did not procedure with the intervention but rather ended the procedure. Can we bill anything for the IVUS? Can we bill for the intended stent placement procedure with a modifier -74? Thanks!
Question ID : 3737
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