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36831 vs. 36833

Date: Apr 24, 2019

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Procedure performed: open AV graft thrombectomy with angioplasty of the AV graft (peripheral dialysis segment). Would this be coded with 36831 (open thrombectomy) or 36833 (revision/thrombectomy)? Would angioplasty and/or stenting be considered a "revision"?

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