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Would you be able to code angioplasty of the central vein and stent of peripheral vein with the creation of this new graft? 36903-59, 36907-59, 36830? "Indications: The patient was evaluated with arterial studies that revealed adequate circulation of the upper extremities and also, with a venogram that showed that the superior vena cava was patent and that the left brachiocephalic vein had areas of occlusion as well as the left subclavian vein, and a preoperative venogram also showed that the axillary vein was occluded in the lateral and medial aspect, but there was a collateral that communicated with the subclavian vein. I recommended reconstruction of the central veins, and if successful, this will allow a placement of a new graft."