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Date: Apr 29, 2010
Question:
Dr.Z, Should we report 36831 open thrombectomy of AV fistula for dialysis and 35460 open angioplasty when they remove thrombus and find a stenosis at the venous outlet. I get message suggesting I append modifier 59 to 36831. Thank you Jane
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