CPT Knowledgebase - Apr 28, 2009

What is the correct coding for placement of a coronary sinus catheter? The documentation is as follows: "11 Frx10cm introducer sheath inserted into right internal jugular vein using sterile, modified, Seldinger technique after 1 attempt. Central venous pressure verified. Side-port flushes and aspirates easily. Sheath sutured in place. Coronary sinus catheter placed via sheath and positioned using TEE guidance. Ventricularized waveform obtained at 36 cm using 2 cc saline in balloon. Sterile dressing applied. No hematoma noted."?

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