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36901, 36907, 37248?

Date: Jun 27, 2018

Question:

For the following, can codes 36901, 36907, and 37248 be billed? "Left brachiocephalic AV fistula with multiple areas of high-grade stenosis in upper and mid cephalic vein, extending into a previously placed metallic stent in shoulder region. Left basilic vein fistula fistulogram and central venogram with sequential balloon angioplasty of three stenoses. Two of the cephalic veins measure greater than 95%, and in-stent stenosis measures greater than 80% with 6 mm x 2 cm cutting balloon and 8 mm x 6 cm balloon."

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