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Multiple Embolectomy Same Incision

Date: Sep 8, 2021

Question:

If a Fogarty is used to remove clots from the left external iliac, common femoral, popliteal, and left anterior tibial through the same incision, and then a separate incision was made to complete the left posterior tibial clot with Fogarty, could we report 34201 and 34203 for the first incision and then 34203 for the second incision? Or would we report only the most comprehensive code 34203 for each incision? 

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