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35141 aneurysm repair help with code for hematoma evacuation 35860?

Date: Sep 29, 2021

Question:

"Patient had TAVR and developed pseudoaneurysm in femoral artery. An incision was made in the left groin and extended because it was a large aneurysm. It was dissected. After dissection it began to bleed. Vessel loops/clamps were placed. Once bleeding was controlled we explored the vessel. We evacuated the hematoma, which extended below the inguinal ligament and beneath the pubis into the inguinal canal and down into the scrotum. The artery was debrided, and a large hole was found where closure devices had been placed, which was repaired. The rest of the hematoma was evacuated and closed deep layers and wound vac was placed."

I'm looking at 35141 for aneurysm repair, but I'm struggling with what to use for exploration of left groin/hematoma evacuation. It was all through the same incision. Can you please advise?

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