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Code 33015 with Fluoroscopy Guidance Only

Date: May 22, 2013

Question:

The echo department does a diagnostic exam. Cath lab performs a pericardiocentesis utilizing fluoroscopy only, and we suture the catheter in place.  Would the correct codes be 33015 and 75989?  Or would code 77002 be more appropriate? You do not cover fluoroscopy only in your 2013 book.

Question ID : 4806
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