A catheter was placed into the abdominal aorta via the right common femoral artery access. An abdominal aortography was performed. The right and left renal artery were adequately visualized. The…

The correct answer is D. 36252, 75625-26. CPT® code 36252 describes selective catheter placement of the main renal artery with angiography of both kidneys, which matches the procedure of selectively catheterizing the right and left renal arteries and performing angiography. Additionally, CPT® code 75625-26 is for an…

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A catheter was placed into the abdominal aorta via the right common femoral artery access. An abdominal aortography was performed. The right and left renal artery were adequately visualized. The catheter was used to selectively catheterize the right and left renal artery. Selective right and left renal angiography were then performed, demonstrating a widely patent right and left renal artery. What CPT® coding is reported?

Options

A36251
B36252
C36253, 75625-26
D36252, 75625-26

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A
26% (7)
B
15% (4)
C
4% (1)
D
56% (15)

Explanation

CPT® code 36252 describes selective catheter placement of the main renal artery with angiography of both kidneys, which matches the procedure of selectively catheterizing the right and left renal arteries and performing angiography. Additionally, CPT® code 75625-26 is for an abdominal aortography with interpretation and report. The -26 modifier indicates that the professional component of the service was performed.

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#selective catheterization#bilateral renal angiography#aortography#catheterization coding

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