Question:

What does code 0913T encompass?

Answer:

Code 0913T includes the work of accessing and selectively catheterizing the vessel, coronary angiography, and intracoronary imaging (i.e., intracoronary ultrasound, intracoronary optical coherence tomography) to guide the intervention, traversing the lesion, radiological supervision and interpretation relating directly to the intervention(s) performed, closure of the arteriotomy when performed through the access sheath, and imaging performed to document completion of the intervention in addition to the intervention(s) performed.

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