Please note this question was answered in 2020. The coding advice may or may not be outdated.
Open Repair of AAA Following EVAR
Date: Aug 3, 2020
Question:
My question is regarding the use of code 34831 when the physician is repairing an aortic aneurysm 1-2 years post op endovascular aortic aneurysm repair. My physicians are stating that this is only to be reported during initial operative session. Please clarify timeframe for usage of this code.
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