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EVAT Case Study:

Missed Method and Site Could Cost Your Surgeon $600+

Published on Wed Aug 12, 2015

Coding by access site is key. If your general surgeon performs vascular procedures, such as endovenous ablation therapy (EVAT or EVA), you can use the following scenario to shine a light on coding pitfalls that could cost you big pay. The case: Your surgeon uses ultrasound to map the veins of the patient’s right leg and guide percutaneous insertion of [...]
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