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37191 with IVUS

Date: Jul 1, 2012

Question:

I understand that 37191 includes fluoroscopy and ultrasound. However, my physician often does this filter placement at bedside and uses IVUS instead of fluoroscopy. Would you still just code 37191? Thank you so much for your help.
Question ID : 3955
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