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Cardiology Coding Alert

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Know When to Report This Category III Code

Published on Tue Feb 27, 2024

Question: After the patient was appropriately prepped and anesthetized, the provider accessed a blood vessel percutaneously. They also inserted a sheath and guidewires as part of the procedure. They then navigated a catheter through the blood vessels to get a suction device to the target treatment area of the heart. The provider dilated blood vessels, used embolic protection, and performed venous [...]
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