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ERCP

Date: Jan 5, 2018

Question:

Occluded right hepatic and migrated bifurcation stents both replaced. Selective cannulation and stenting are done on the second right hepatic duct branch and a replacement of the bifurcation stent. Should I use 43276 x 2, as this is the “same anatomical area”?

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