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Aorta, renal, iliac, femoral, and tibial imaging from one catheter position

Date: May 3, 2012

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Indication: AAA, ASPVD w/claudication, S/P iliac-SFA bypass Procedures: From right SFA access, the catheter was placed at the level of the renal arteries and abdominal aortography was performed with contralateral lower extremity runoff. The catheter was removed. Ipsilateral lower extremity runoff was performed through the sheath. Findings reported include full interpretation of abdominal aorta, renals, iliacs, femorals, and tibials. Is it appropriate to code 36200 with 75625 and 75716?
Question ID : 3747
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