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PTA for maturation of arteriovenous fistula

Date: Feb 27, 2019

Question:

In 2015 it was recommended that we use unlisted code 37799 for angioplasty to dilate a fistula when no stenosis is present. Is this still the recommendation, or are we able to use CPT code 36902 for the dilation of a small vessel?

Question ID : 12099
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