AMA CPT® Assistant - 2008 Issue 5 (May)

Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging) (May 2008)

May 2008 page 14a Radiology: Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging), 75820 (Q&A) Question: During the insertion of a dual-chamber implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, the physician indicated a left subclavian venogram was obtained to facilitate entry. Is it appropriate to report code 75820, Venography, extremity, unilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation, separately in addition to codes 33249, Insertion or repositioning of electrode lead(s) for single or dual chamber pacing cardioverter- defibrillator and insertion of pulse generator and code 71090, Insertion pacemaker, fluoroscopy and radiography, radiological supervision and interpretation? Answer: No. The service described is not a diagnostic venogram, but is rather used for...

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