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Resection infected cephalic vein

Date: Jan 19, 2022

Question:

One of our vascular surgeons performed an I&D of the antecubital region with debridement and resection of the antecubital vein. The coder reported unlisted code 37799. I see a response back in 2011 that supports that, but has anything changed to avoid the unlisted code?

Question ID : 16447
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