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Revascularization of superior sagittal sinus with balloon

Date: Jul 23, 2012

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Hello from KC, MO--Unusual case, not seen in database. Briefly...Stroke patient seen in IR dept. Inital plan was to perform embolectomy of thrombus seen in superior sagittal sinus. Unable to advance Penumbra device, proceeded to succussfully revascularize superior sagittal sinus utilizing various balloons. What CPT & ICD codes would you use?
Question ID : 3965
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