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Date: Sep 11, 2012

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Please let me know how you would code this scenario. Patient has an an existing IVC filter in place, but has a new pulmonary embolism. There is a filling defect of the right renal vein on a CT. Plan is to evaluate and place a second IVC filter is needed. The right renal vein is selected and venography is performed. Patien has a free floating clot in the right renal vein. Previous filter is preventing the clot from exiting the vein. A second IVC filter is placed above the level of the renal veins. Would you use anything in addition to 37191?
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