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Answer:
This is a difficult coding challenge without having more information. Depending on the clinical situation, there are a few codes that might be appropriate, as follows:If it was a varicose vein, you might want to look at some of those procedures such as 37765 (Stab phlebectomy of varicose veins, 1 extremity; 10-20 stab incisions). In this case, however, you would want to use the unlisted code 37799 (Unlisted procedure, vascular surgery) because only one vein was involved. Compare the procedure to a stab phlebectomy if that sounds reasonable when the note is actually reviewed.
Best bet:
Go back to your surgeon and find out what the clinical circumstances were for this procedure so that you can choose the appropriate code.