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36.4.26 Noncoronary Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty (PTA)
PTA is a procedure involving insertion of a balloon catheter into a narrowed or occluded vessel; by inflating the balloon, the artery is recanalized and dilated. Several recognized subdivisions of PTA have become standard as recognized surgical procedures in lieu of other more invasive surgical procedures.
A repeat PTA within 90 days may be reviewed retrospectively for documentation of medical necessity for the repeat.
Noncoronary PTA is a covered benefit of the Texas Medicaid Program. PTA services should be billed using the following procedure codes:
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