CPT^® 34834, Under Endovascular Repair Procedures of the Abdominal Aorta and/or Iliac Arteries

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 34834 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Endovascular Repair Procedures of the Abdominal Aorta and/or Iliac Arteries.

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While performing a primary procedure, the provider makes an incision over the brachial artery to expose it for access for endovascular prosthesis placement. Report this code in conjunction with the primary procedure code.

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