Intraoperative ICG Dye Angiography

Intraoperative ICG Dye Angiography

February 6, 2020

Question:
Can we bill the 92242 for the indocyanine green video angiography we do with the pterional craniotomy clipping of an aneurysm? Can I bill for the injection using 15860? We do this to confirm patency of all branch vessels.

Answer:
No, this service is included in the craniotomy for aneurysm clipping code and not separately reported.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 2/6/20.

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