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Pre-Bypass Mapping by Non-operating Surgeon

Date: Oct 17, 2019

Question:

How would this be coded? "Lower extremity vein mapping shows the thigh veins, the greater saphenous to be of good quality on the right leg down to just below the knee where the minimum diameter is 2.8 mm. In the calf, it falls to 2.8 to 2.4 mm. On the left side, diameter is good to the distal thigh and then at the knee, it drops to 2.3 mm and is as low as 1.9 mm in the calf. IMPRESSION: This study shows adequate diameter of greater saphenous veins in the thighs with the right proximal calf saphenous vein usable as well."

Question ID : 13117
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