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35226 with 33992

Date: Feb 18, 2025

Question:

There seems to be a discrepancy in answers to question IDs 12365 and 15039.

If percutaneously placed Impella is removed via open procedure and embolectomy with patch graft performed due to thrombus thrombus noted at the tip of the Impella as well as in the common femoral artery, then would coding for 35226 and 33992 be correct?

Question ID : 21842
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