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Brief Ultrasound of AVF in the Office

Date: Oct 23, 2015

Question:

Physician performed a brief ultrasound of the right AVF. There is fistula flow throughout the fistula. There is an area of focal mural thrombus in the lower third of the fistula, which is not causing a functional stenosis. The proximal is extremely tortuous. The AVF anastomosis is visualized and does not appear obviously stenotic. What CPT code would we report if performed in the office and the doctor says "brief" ultrasound?

Question ID : 7250
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