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AV Fistula Open Thrombectomy and Angioplasty

Date: Jun 7, 2013

Question:

If an open AV fistula thrombectomy is performed and a stenosis is then identified at the venous anastomosis and treated with angioplasty, are we able to submit codes 36831 and 35460?

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