Radiology Coding Alert
Verify The Correct Answers For Cather Placement Coding Questions
Published on Wed Dec 03, 2014
Answer 1: The correct option is d, 36247.
Answer 2: The correct answer is c, 36246.
Answer 3: The correct answer is d, 36247 and 36248.
Answer 4: The correct answer is a, 36011(Selective catheter placement, venous system; first order branch [e.g., renal vein, jugular vein]) with modifier 59 (Distinct procedural service), 36012 (Selective catheter placement, venous system; second order, or more selective, branch [e.g., left adrenal vein, petrosal sinus]), 36012-59.
Answer 5: The correct answer is d, 36015 (Selective catheter placement, segmental or subsegmental pulmonary artery) -50(Bilateral procedure), 36015-59, 50.
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