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Cryovein for artery bypass surgery (ie. Fem - Tibial bypass graft)

Date: Oct 15, 2018

Question:

When a cryopreserved vein is used for the bypass graft, would you use the "bypass graft, with vein" CPT codes, or should we be using "bypass graft, other than vein" CPT codes? Is there anything in print to support your answer?

Question ID : 11483
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