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External Iliac Angioplasty Performed to Stop Bleeding, NOT for Stenosis

Date: Feb 26, 2015

Question:

One of our cardiologists was assisting another surgeon, and our cardiologist performed an angioplasty in the external iliac to stop bleeding below the iliac so the surgeon could perform repairs. Since the angioplasty was done for bleeding and not disease, I don't think code 37220 would apply. I'm thinking of using code 37799 (unlisted procedure, vascular surgery), but I would appreciate your opinion on this one.

Question ID : 6495
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