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? Codes 36831 or 36861 and 76000 - which would be appropriate
Thrombectomy for dialysis access - left leg
The operative site was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Local anesthesia was injected. Fluroscopy was used as needed during the procedure. A small incision was made over the access and it was dissected out. The access was opened and the clot was removed with a #4 embolectomy catheter. The arterial plug was removed. The access was flushed with heparanized saline and clamped with vascular clamps. The opening in the access was closed with 6-0 prolene. clamps were removed. Hemostasis was achieved. The wound was closed in 2 layers with absorbable suture. Flow was now present in the access.
Would you consider this an open thrombectomy - any suggestions appreciated.
Thrombectomy for dialysis access - left leg
The operative site was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Local anesthesia was injected. Fluroscopy was used as needed during the procedure. A small incision was made over the access and it was dissected out. The access was opened and the clot was removed with a #4 embolectomy catheter. The arterial plug was removed. The access was flushed with heparanized saline and clamped with vascular clamps. The opening in the access was closed with 6-0 prolene. clamps were removed. Hemostasis was achieved. The wound was closed in 2 layers with absorbable suture. Flow was now present in the access.
Would you consider this an open thrombectomy - any suggestions appreciated.
