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Fistulogram of Abdominal Wall

Date: Aug 6, 2014

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"Operative report: The catheter was placed in the fistula located in the left abdomen near the lap band adjustment port. Next, contrast was administered during fluoroscopy observation. Contrast is administered, which demonstrates a fistulous track between the skin and the implantable port. There was a contrast leakage along the catheter to the skin surface. No intraperitoneal extravasation or fistulous connection is seen." Code 76080 has been billed for this procedure, but shouldn't a surgical code such as 10030 or 20501 also be reported in this case?

Question ID : 5849
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