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Open Retrieval of IVC

Date: Jul 7, 2021

Question:

Patient had a duodenal hematoma subsequent to IVC placement. The general surgeon opened patient repair site, and the vascular surgeon removed IVC. How would the open retrieval be coded? Unlisted?

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