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Lower Leg AV Shunt with Venous Anastomosis Stent

Date: Mar 7, 2014

Question:

With regards to Question ID #5330, we have a similar case with balloon inflation throughout the graft across the anastomosis to the right external iliac vein, with stent placement across the venous anastomosis into the venous limb. In #5330, you agreed with codes 36147, 37221, which is an arterial stent placement. I keep coming to code 37238, but it excludes lower extremity. What code will be used for iliac venous anastomosis stent placement?

Question ID : 5459
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