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Date: Jun 12, 2023

Question:

Revision of right BKA to an above-knee amputation for necrosis and distal left SFA exposure with retrograde crossing of chronic total occlusion, angioplasty, and stenting. I believe correct codes would be 34812-LT, 37226-LT, and 27886-LT. What are your thoughts?

Question ID : 18891
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