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36147, AV Shunt Studies

Date: Feb 20, 2015

Question:

I have a physician who wants to limit radiation dose in patients with frequent dialysis interventions, therefore he is considering limiting the shunt study to the region of concern. The physician is wondering if he does not discuss findings of ENTIRE outflow, will this be a reduced service? Does code 36147 require discussion of findings of entire outflow to the vena cava to substantiate billing the charge?

Question ID : 6482
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