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cath placements for thrombectomy via same access as IVC filter in separate

Date: Oct 19, 2012

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Hello Dr.Z, Do we need to code catheterizations(36011/36012) and imaging for lower extremity veins(popliteal/tibial) if IVC filter placement is performed and through the same access(IJ vein) thrombectomy of veins is also performed for DVT. Is 37191 includes catheterization includes all the way to lower extremity veins and imaging? Please clarify Prabhavathi
Question ID : 4175
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