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Code 75898, Predetachment of Coil

Date: Mar 26, 2013

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I need your help again. One of our physicians would like to code 75898 when he performs a predetachment angiography during cerebral embolizations. When asked for further detail he stated that he releases contrast while the coil is still attached to the catheter to see if the coil looks good then if it does he releases the coil. Then he will put the next coil in and repeat the process. Can code 75898 be applied to predetachment angiography? 

Question ID : 4464
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