Question:
A cardiologist performs a medically necessary pulmonary artery angiogram in conjunction with a non-congenital heart catheterization procedure. This angiogram is conducted prior to the placement of a pulmonary artery stent. Which add-on code(s) should be reported to accurately capture this service?
Answer:
If a medically necessary pulmonary artery angiogram is performed in conjunction with a non-congenital heart catheterization service prior to the performance of pulmonary artery stenting, this is captured with +93568, +93569, or +93573.
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