CPT Knowledgebase - Jun 16, 2015

Is it appropriate to report codes 75940 (DELETED IN 2012), 75825 (REVISED IN 2013), 36010 (DELETED IN 2012), and 37620 for percutaneous retrieval of an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter? A catheter was introduced into the inferior vena cava via the superior vena cava (SVC) and the right atrium. The tip of the catheter was positioned below the level of the IVC, a venacavogram was done, a retrieval device was introduced and advanced to retrieve the filter.

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