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Attempted AV Fistula Revision

Date: Nov 20, 2019

Question:

Physician attempted AV fistula revision (36833). He was unable to complete due to significant stricture. He did perform several embolectomy catheter sweeps to remove significant thrombus. He then created a new AV fistula (36830). Can we bill for 36833 with a -53 modifier and 36830?

Question ID : 13258
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