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Pre op Carotid stent placement (carotid body tumor resection planned)
Date: Mar 12, 2024
Question:
A stent was placed in the left internal carotid/common carotid artery bifurcation to allow for reinforcement of the internal carotid artery as a means of protection at the time of planned future surgical resection of the tumor. The artery is normal without evidence of ulceration or stenosis. Which stent CPT code is most appropriate: 37216, 61626, or an unlisted code?
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