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Dr Z: My physician performed: Preoperative and Postoperative Diagnosis: Septic thrombophlebitis of the left cephalic and vasiic veins. Procedure: Excision of distal left cephalic vein at the wrist. and Excision of the left basilic vein at the antecubital fossa. Descrption: Following discussion with the patient regardig the risks, benefits, and expectations, signed consent was obtained. The patient was brought to the operating room, placed in supine position. His left arm was prepped and draped in sterile fashion. I made an incision over the cephalic vein of the wrist with a knife. Dissection was performed to free the vein proximally and distally in the zone of cellulitis. The ends were tied off with 3-0 vicryl sutures. The wound was irrigated and closed with nterrupted 3-0 vicryl followed by 4-0 Monocryl. The basilicc vein at the antecubital fossa was excised in a a similar fashion and closed. The ony CPT descrition I can fine is unlisted 37799. Is this correct. thanks for your help.