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Angioplasty in Unsuccessful Endo AV Fistula Creation

Date: Jul 23, 2019

Question:

During an attempt to create an endovascular AV fistula, the physician performed a balloon angioplasty of a lateral branch of the cephalic vein to try to disrupt the valve in order to allow the deep system to fill the superficial system, allowing him to proceed with the endo AV fistula creation; however, it was unsuccessful. Would it be appropriate to code for the balloon angioplasty in this setting?

Question ID : 12839
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