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AV shunt intervention
Date: May 10, 2012
Question:
How to code this procedure- Argon cleaner thrombectomy device? Hx: AV fistula occlusion. Stenosis in existing left subclavian stent. The stent underwent balloon dilatation with a 10cm x10 cm balloon. The argon Cleaner Thrombectomy device was used to displace the visible thrombus. A 6 cm x 40 mm Bard Conquest balloon was used to dilate the venous anastomosis. At the conclusion of the device there was difficulty obtaining hemostasis. The insertion sites were closed using two 2-0 absorbable sutures. Thank you.
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