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Ligation of right arm ruptured pseudoaneurysm and partial graft excision.

Date: Jan 3, 2022

Question:

Would code 35013 be the correct code for ligation of right arm ruptured pseudoaneurysm and partial graft excision, hemorrhaging right arm ruptured pseudoaneurysm?

"The right arm was prepared. An incision was preformed proximally to obtain flood flow control. Proximal and distal control obtained through the proximal incision. Damage control ligation of the proximal graft/pedicle of pseudoaneurysm and distal graft with 3-0 Prolene. Graft sent for culture/pathology. Soft tissue hemostasis was ensured with electrocautery. The soft tissue was approximated with interrupted 2-0 Vicryl. The skin was closed with staples."

Question ID : 16403
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