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Date: Jan 15, 2010

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Hi Dr. Z, When the MD documents in his/her procedure report a crossed catheter technique to access an AV fistula/graft, would this always be reported with 36145, 36145-59?  Does this terminology always indicate two access sites? Thanks. (Submitted 11/09/09)

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