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Patch Angioplasty of a Vein Fem-Pop Bypass

Date: Apr 17, 2015

Question:

We performed a patch angioplasty of the proximal portion of the left fem-pop vein bypass graft with a Vascu-Guard patch. We wanted to use code 35883, which fits; however, that code is for a synthetic arterial bypass graft and we are revising the femoral anastomosis of a vein graft. What code would you use for this scenario?

Question ID : 6538
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