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Steal syndrome
Date: May 24, 2021
Question:
Patient returned for stage II following stage I brachial-basilic AV anastomosis and was noted to have steal syndrome/stenosis subclavian artery. In addition to stage II procedure, a proximal subclavian artery balloon-expandable bare metal stent was placed. How would you code this? Is the additional procedure considered dialysis circuit?
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