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Duplex mapping at the same setting as the creation of an AV fistula.

Date: Aug 16, 2023

Question:

Is this enough documentation to bill 93986 performed during the same session as the creation of the AV fistula?

"Ultrasound was used to map out the superficial femoral artery, femoral vein, and great saphenous vein in the right groin. The site in which they were closely related was marked on the skin."

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