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75791 Fistulogram Following Open Thrombectomy

Date: Aug 20, 2013

Question:

Following an open thrombectomy of upper extremity AVF (36831), a fistulogram was obtained (75791). Stenosis was found in cephalic vein (a distance away from the anastomosis), and angioplasty was done (35460 75978). Would it be correct to code the fistulogram since it was done post procedure? Per the doctor the stenosis could not be viewed until after the removal of the thrombus, which resulted in the angioplasty.

Question ID : 5025
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