CPT^® 34151, Under Arterial Embolectomy/Thrombectomy Procedures, With or Without Catheter

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 34151 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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Summary

In this procedure, the provider makes an incision in the abdomen. The provider enters the renal, celiac, mesentery, or aortoiliac artery and removes the clot that blocks the vessel with or without using a catheter.

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