Insertable laser-based device used to retrieve a foreign body from the inferior vena cava

This code describes a specialized, insertable laser-based device designed for the retrieval of foreign bodies or fragments from within the inferior vena cava (IVC). It is typically used in situations where conventional retrieval methods are not feasible or have failed. The device utilizes laser energy to fragment or manipulate the object for subsequent removal.

This code is used when a laser-based retrieval device is employed to extract an intravascular foreign body from the IVC. Documentation should clearly indicate the presence of an IVC foreign body requiring removal, the use of a laser-based system for retrieval, and the specific device used. This typically occurs in interventional radiology or cardiology procedures.

• Ensure documentation specifies "laser" retrieval and the intravascular location (IVC) to differentiate from other retrieval methods or locations.
• This code represents the device itself, not the procedure for its insertion or use. The procedure will be coded separately (e.g., using CPT codes for foreign body retrieval).
• Verify that the device is specifically designed for intravascular use and utilizes laser technology, as other retrieval devices exist.