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Code 36010

Date: Mar 4, 2013

Question:

"Percutaneous access was gained to the left basilic vein near the elbow joint. Left upper extremity venography was then performed. A 5 French catheter was introduced and was advanced up to the point of subclavian vein occlusion. Then catheters were manipulated across the occlusion and down into superior vena cava. An angiopolasty was then performed of the left subclavian vein." My question is, what is the cathether placement code? Code 36010 or higher?

Question ID : 4449
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