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Foley catheter placement in the cath lab or EP

Date: May 25, 2012

Question:

Can we code/charge for foley catheter placement in Cath lab or EP lab? It's done prior to long procedures in EP. It's done in the Cath lab if the bladder is too full or patient will have difficulty using bed pan after procedure. As always, we appreciate your assistance! Thank you!
Question ID : 3837
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