CPT^® 34001, Under Arterial Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Procedures, With or Without Catheter

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 34001 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Arterial Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Procedures, With or Without Catheter.

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The provider surgically removes an obstruction, such as a blood clot from the carotid, subclavian, or innominate artery. He may or may not use a catheter for the removal. He reaches the artery by making an incision in the patient’s neck.

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