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Transcaval Aortic Access

Date: Feb 20, 2015

Question:

Physician is doing a transcaval aneurysm sac embolization for an endoleak after an abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular repair. He is accessing the vena cava, placing a TIPS needle, and gaining access into the aortic aneurysm. How should I report catheter placement? Should I just report code 36200 since that is where the catheter ultimately landed? Or do I report both codes 36200 and 36010?

Question ID : 6475
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