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Ultrasound guidance and IVC filter placement

Date: Aug 30, 2012

Question:

If an IVC Filter is placed via femoral access (37191) and a non tunneled central line placed via the internal jugular (36556) using ultrasound and fluoro guidance, would it be appropriate to report the guidance for the central line with -59, or is it bundled into the filter placement?
Question ID : 4053
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