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Aspiration of trapped blood (10160) with sclerotherapy (36471)
Question:
"The affected veins were located in the medial proximal, medial mid, and medial distal leg of the left lower extremity. The affected veins were punctured with a needle, and trapped blood was manually expressed from the veins. Gauze dressing was applied to the treatment area, and compression dressing was applied. Then, ultrasound was used to identify varicose veins at the medial, lateral, and posterior thigh; lateral calf; and medial leg below knee. Ultrasound guidance was used, and foam STS was injected into pathological veins in multiple locations feeding areas of concern in the leg." Are we able to report code 10160 along with 76942 and 36471 as long as in separate veins?
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