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iTind procedure

Date: Mar 29, 2024

Question:

Can you please advise the appropriate professional fee codes for insertion and removal of the iTind (temporary implanted nitinol device)? I've seen guidance saying unlisted codes should be used. Should unlisted codes be used for both the insertion and then later when removed also send an unlisted code?

Some have mentioned that 53855 would be appropriate for the insertion and 51701 for the removal at a later date. Can you explain why those codes may not be appropriate? I've seen facility code of C9769 referenced for this procedure.

Question ID : 20297
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