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Arterial Anastomosis and Venous Outflow Intervention

Date: Dec 22, 2014

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"Left arm fistula was accessed and diagnostic fistulogram performed. Venous outflow stenosis was identified and angioplasty performed. The result was a focal rupture of the fistula requiring placement of a bare metal stent. Attention was then turned to the arterial anastomosis where a web-like stenosis was identified. Arterial anastomosis angioplasty was performed." I believe codes 37238 and 36147 would be correct, but I wondered about the PTA of the arterial anastomosis (35475, 75962). Is that considered inclusive to venous stent code 37238, or is it separately reported?

Question ID : 6249
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