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Truncal v. Non-truncal Varithena Injections

Date: Feb 4, 2020

Question:

When coding Varithena procedures, the difference between 36465/36466 and 36470/36471 is the CPT descriptor of truncal veins, correct? If the documentation does not state truncal or saphenous vein, can you still code 36465/36466? Operative note just states "Area treated: left calf," (this is Varithena treatment post ablation) Or, since it is post GSV or SSV ablation, can we assume truncal vein since it is following ablation therapy?

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