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37609

Date: Mar 2, 2011

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Hi Dr. Z, Here's the coding scenario: Doctor placed an AV fistula, however not maturing, brought patient back to ligate veins surrounding the fistula because blood was going to the veins instead of fistula. What CPT code can we use? 37609 is ligation of the av fistula but since he did not ligate the fistula, just the veins surrounding it. He was thinking of revision 36832, is this appropriate. Your input is appreciated. Thank you, Ginie

Question ID : 2592
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