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Endarterectomy and Intra-op Carotid Duplex Performed at Time of Procedure

Date: May 26, 2020

Question:

Can intra-operative carotid duplex (93882-26) performed at time of carotid endarterectomy (35301) be billed together? "Details of procedure: Eversion endarterectomy of external carotid artery performed. Flow restored to external/internal carotid. Intraoperative carotid duplex was then performed, which revealed widely patent right internal carotid artery, proximal common carotid artery, and antegrade flow through the external carotid artery with no evidence of intravascular debris or mobile flap."

Question ID : 13977
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