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Need help in PCS equivalent code for CPT 36246 ? procedure : 1) retrograde puncture of right common femoral artery 2) selective catheter placement in left femoral artery
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36246 - Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
04HL33Z - Insertion of Infusion Device into Left Femoral Artery, Percutaneous Approach
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Section
0 - Medical and Surgical
Body System
4 - Lower Arteries
Operation
H - Insertion
Body Part
L - Femoral Artery, Left
Approach
3 - Percutaneous
Device
3 - Infusion Device