CPT Knowledgebase - Aug 6, 2015

Prior to pulmonary valvuloplasty, a radiofrequency (RF) perforation of the pulmonary valve was performed to help access the pulmonary valve, which was subsequently valvuloplastied during this session. Is it appropriate to report the RF perforation, or is it considered as part of the valvuloplasty? If it is reported, what code should be used?

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