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=== Related Imaging, Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures performed at the same time ===
=== Related Imaging, Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures performed at the same time ===
*When at the same sitting both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are done, then CODE THEM BOTH
*When at the same sitting both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are done, then CODE THEM BOTH
**e.g. a cardiac cath is done and then a stent is placed -- code the diagnostic cath and the therapeutic stenting.
* a cardiac cath is done and then a stent is placed -- code the diagnostic cath and the therapeutic stenting.
* e.g. for a [[Angiogram, coronary (diagnostic cardiac catheterization)]] where [[Angioplasty, coronary (with stenting)]] happens in the same sitting, code both
* for an [[Angiogram, coronary (diagnostic cardiac catheterization)]] where [[Angioplasty, coronary (with stenting)]] happens in the same sitting, code both}}
* if a tissue [[Biopsy (non-endoscopic)]]/[[Biopsy (endoscopic)]] is done as part of an invasive [[Inspection, Exploration (non-endoscopic)]]/[[Inspection, Exploration (endoscopic)]] code both  
* if a tissue [[Biopsy (non-endoscopic)]]/[[Biopsy (endoscopic)]] is done as part of an invasive [[Inspection, Exploration (non-endoscopic)]]/[[Inspection, Exploration (endoscopic)]] code both  
*When multiple procedures are done at one sitting, code them all
*When multiple procedures are done at one sitting, code them all
**e.g. if a CT of chest, abdomen and pelvis is done, code them all
{{Ex|if a CT of chest, abdomen and pelvis is done, code them all}}
 
*For endoscopic inspection/explorations, code only the '''"furthest/deepest"''' area assessed.
*For endoscopic inspection/explorations, code only the '''"furthest/deepest"''' area assessed.


=== [[Aborted Procedure]] ===
=== [[Aborted Procedure]] ===