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Resection of distal aortic graft and aortoenteric fistula

Date: Aug 6, 2018

Question:

Our physician performed a resection of an aortoenteric fistula, removed the previous aortic graft, and performed an axillobifemoral bypass. My thought is to use 34832 for the latter and 37799 for the aortoenteric fisutla. Is the use of an unlisted code correct? I'm also at a loss for pricing this piece. The procedure was 6.5 hours of work. Another physician was brought in to repair the small bowel.

Question ID : 11245
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