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TAVR with Sentinel Device Embolic Protection

Date: Jan 29, 2015

Question:

Our physicians have begun using a research device called Sentinel for embolic protection, placed in the right brachiocephalic and left carotid arteries during TAVR procedures. The use of embolic protection is not separately reportable with various other coronary and revascularization procedures, but would an additional code (93799) for the placement of the device be allowed when it is performed as part of a TAVR?

Question ID : 6450
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