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Date: Sep 6, 2010

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What code(s) should I charge for the following procedure... ..on physical examination, this was a distended varix filled with coagulum. A total of five venipunctures were performed with an 18- gauge needle and coagulum was expressed. A total of 6cc of coagulum was removed.... Is it an unlisted vascular code or CPT code 36410? thank you

Question ID : 2285
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