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Peripheral angiogram
Can someone tell me what codes would be used for an outpatient peripheral angiogram? Any help is appreciated.
peripheral angiogram
Do you know which vessel?
Peripheral angiogram
No, not for sure. It hasn't been done yet, but needs to per preauthed.
Peripheral angiogram
The lower extremities is where it will be done.
Lower extremity angiogram
36245 Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch within a vascular family
36246 Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch within a vascular family
36247 Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch within a vascular family
+36248 Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch within a vascular family (list in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
You also code the radiological component when performed (surgeon/radiologist)
Peripheral angiogram
Thank you very much.