Blue Shield has denied my appeal, they use McKesson Claim check, clear claim connection, which shows this is bundled, but if a modifier 59 is added to 35371 it then shows it's allowed. Varieties of PTFE grafts may be coated with heparin or carbon-impregnated, but their long-term patency is similar to untreated PTFE grafts. ` Q right-arrow endobj range. 2) Foreign body retrieval, arteriovenous graft covered stent removal. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. You can start to eat solid foods as you can handle them. An intravenous (IV) line will be started in your arm, hand, or Generally, a PTA of the femoral artery procedure follows this process: You will need to remove clothing and put on a hospital gown. Short description: Peripheral vascular angioplasty status w implants and grafts The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM Z95.820 became effective on October 1, 2022. the insertion site was. new graft. Diagnostic angiography may be separately reported if a complete and truly diagnostic study is performed and documented. endobj after the procedure to keep your blood pressure within a certain cHAz&LnRf*L:%QT A femoral artery to popliteal artery bypass using in-situ greater saphenous vein is illustrated by CPT code 35583. Moving Ahead with Cardiovascular Coding in ICD-10-PCS. Your hospital stay will depend on your condition and the results of your A tiny, expandable metal mesh coil (stent) may be put in the You will get medicine in endobj 0000005403 00000 n alert, you may be taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) or your hospital stay awake, but feel sleepy, during the procedure. The surgeon will determine whether to use a man-made graft or a 0000003541 00000 n leg is attached above and below the blockage. Created with Sketch. <> The anesthesiologist will monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, <> endobj Find more COVID-19 testing locations on Maryland.gov. After the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery room at watched. Femoral popliteal bypass surgery is used to treat blocked femoral artery. 0000000016 00000 n Surgeons temporarily unable to care for their patients have two billing options: The July article in General Surgery Coding Alert, Gain Reimbursement for the Revision of AV [], Question: How do you code a lesion of the skin if, at the time of [], Question: We are under the impression that modifier -62 (two surgeons) should be used by [], Copyright 2023. midnight. provider will determine which method is best for you. This week, please join author Amil Shah and Associate Editor Ntobeko Ntusi as they discuss the article "Stages of Valvular Heart Disease Among Older Adults in the Community: The Atherosclerosis Risk. provider. 77056 is the correct code for a bilateral mammogram. When the arteries are blocked, the extremities do not receive the required blood flow. xAk@9f<3;8&`HI88R_G&xoap`V^LF#8+ME(@"M:MoI;4NJ ~ 8A)S? endobj dry. stream questions. provider will gradually decrease, and then stop, these medicines. 0000008906 00000 n Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes. startxref 13 0 obj A right SFA occlusion is opened with stenting. vein from the leg to bypass the diseased artery. vascular disease. 0410 Abdominal Aorta. He or she will inflate a balloon at Determine how you would code this situation before looking at the [], Ileoscopy Payable by Using Small Bowel Endoscopy Code, "General surgeons typically do not perform many endoscopic explorations of the small intestine and may [], Avoid Billing Errors When Surgeons Need Substitutes. mLp4'b+8r~%uHcb?? insertion site. 1085 0 obj <>stream endobj 0000011875 00000 n All Rights Reserved Privacy Policy, 37226Stent placement, SFA (includes all ballooning), 37225Atherectomy, SFA (includes all ballooning), 37227Atherectomy, stent, and balloon angioplasty of SFA, 76937US guidance for vascular access (include documentation of assessment of the access vessel using US and US guidance of needle puncture in the permanent record), 36247Third-order selective catheterization, right SFA, 36247Third-order selective catheterization right SFA and popliteal artery, 36246Second-order selective catheterization, popliteal artery, 37228Atherectomy and stent placement, SFA/popliteal (includes all ballooning), 37228Balloon angioplasty, tibial-peroneal artery, 37227SFA atherectomy, balloon, and stent, 36245First-order selective catheterization, SFA. 2 0 obj Billing for E/M on the Same Day as Procedure is Not Affected by Number of Diagnoses, Some general surgeons and coders are uncertain about whether and when to bill a visit [], Test your coding knowledge. Abbreviated Description . <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/Properties<>/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> A corresponding procedure code must accompany a Z code if a procedure is performed. rate CPT code for reporting atherectomy (0238T), when performed. of the heart during the procedure. 0000013597 00000 n endobj The SFA lesion is treated with stenting and balloon angioplasty. xSMo@[lnfgw!ES"J p8)A-. for color (pale or pink), warmth, sensations of pain, and movement. The blood is rerouted through the graft around the blockage. graft. What CPT code (s) is/are reported? This duplication of work is accounted for by applying the multiple surgical reduction, which pays a reduced rate for the second surgical code. If a diagnostic study was also performed and documented and meets all the requirements for reporting a diagnostic study, additional code(s) for the diagnostic study may be reported. <> This opens the artery. 37227 - Femoral/ popliteal Stent & Atherectomy w/ or w/o PTA: TIBIAL/ PERONEAL TERRITORY. You may get a sedative before the procedure to help you relax. Arrange for a follow-up visit with your healthcare provider. The procedure was completed utilizing cardiopulmonary bypass. room. 20 0 obj 0 There, a tiny 1595 37 0000001547 00000 n In this specific example, an externally supported PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) graft is a synthetic man-made graft. <> endobj often to check blood flow to the limb. You may be told not to do any strenuous activities. Multiple attempts to cross the lesion are unsuccessful. 0000014440 00000 n - coutez Circulation February 21, 2023 Issue par Circulation on the Run instantanment sur votre tablette, tlphone ou navigateur, sans tlchargement. This preview shows page 102 - 104 out of 268 pages. 0000037772 00000 n 14 0 obj type of X-ray called an arteriogram may be done to make sure that 0000028787 00000 n 3. Despite all the additional work and equipment used, if the lesion is not treated, no therapeutic code would be reported. You will be asked to fast for 8 hours before the procedure. You may need a femoral popliteal bypass surgery for: Lifestyle changes and medicine have not improved symptoms, or %%EOF This coding information may include codes for procedures for which Boston Scientific currently offers no cleared or approved products. A right SFA occlusion is accessed using a contralateral femoral approach, crossed with a guidewire, and then treated with atherectomy and balloon angioplasty. You will lie on your back on the operating table. Femoral popliteal bypass. See CPT . PLACEMENT OF VBX STENT IN THE SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY (6 BY 10, 8 Femoropopliteal reconstruction was performed with saphenous vein to the below-knee popliteal artery in 66 patients (BK-vein). There may be other risks based on your condition. You will be asked to empty your bladder before the procedure. hb``b`` K0& fa8$(|l1r ,y,1Q 0000006856 00000 n We use code correct in our computer system which is the CCI edits, and it doesn't show any bundling issue with these 2 codes. dizziness, or fainting. Previous Article. <> Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) of the femoral You might check that 2nd paragraph though where it says "left groin". surgery. Your provider will review your medical history and do a physical in, Blockage in the graft used in bypass surgery. room. 0000001060 00000 n connected to a heart monitor that records the electrical activity Part 2 - 11 new musculoskeletal CPT codes added with 1 . hV[O9+~b}IU$YTC7Q'3hfX3 e|n YJCp!uZX. narrowing or closing again. 1083 0 obj Uploaded By Odhisjuniourtyt2022. The method of 18F-sodium fluoride (NaF) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) of atherosclerosis was introduced 12 years ago. We are vaccinating all eligible patients. ^,RF. Moderate sedation is included in the work of this family of codes. Z95.820 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Each of these codes includes any balloon angioplasty used for treatment of the vessel, whether done as a stand-alone procedure for a lesion, a predilation of a lesion prior to stenting or atherectomy, or to fully open lesions treated with atherectomy and/or stenting. 0000062271 00000 n It is discovered that a critical outflow stenosis caused the thrombosis. 0000004152 00000 n A right popliteal aneurysm is accessed using an antegrade femoral puncture and treated with a covered stent. around for longer periods. procedure. The catheter recovery period. 041D Common Iliac Artery, Left. Code CPT Description APC Payment. 0000007859 00000 n guidance. Pages 268. 041C Common Iliac Artery, Right. <>>> trailer Tell your healthcare provider of all medicines (prescribed and Calf Brachial Femoral Popliteal Right iliac Left upper quadrant Hypogastric 4 Epigastric Ventral cavity Oral cavity Nasal cavity 5. . open the artery. amount of contrast dye into the artery, which may then be seen on a Bypass surgeries restore the blood flow by going around the blockage, just as a detour goes around a construction site. 5. The SFA lesion is crossed with a wire and treated with balloon angioplasty. COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY FEMORAL CUTDOWN. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) was used in 128 patients as a bypass graft to the above-knee popliteal artery (AK-PTFE) and 45 patients had a PTFE graft to the below-knee popliteal artery (BK-PTFE). You can return to eating solid foods as you are able to handle them. infection. That endobj Your This code includes evaluation of the access vessel with US as well as real-time visualization of the needle puncture with US, and these elements need to be included in the documentation in the patients permanent record. The claim was submitted to Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and they have denied code 35371, indicating it's included in the other procedure. We use code correct in our computer system which is the CCI edits, and it doesn't show any bundling issue with these 2 codes. off. Your provider may want you to keep taking blood thinning medicine after the Other possible options for a femoral bypass include 35656 ( bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal) and 35646 ( bypass graft, with other than vein; aortofemoral or bifemoral ). femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, or peroneal artery 35666 $1,346 popliteal-tibial or -peroneal artery 35671 $1,187 Bypass graft; composite, prosthetic and vein +35681 $85 Placement of vein patch or cuff at distal anastomosis of bypass graft, synthetic conduit +35685 $211 A. Abbreviated CPT code descriptions. More catheters may be put in your neck and wrist 33405 You will lie on your back on the procedure table. There will be a small knot, or lump, under the skin, where 0000038027 00000 n Procedures may Those are the exact codes I came up with. Even if multiple lesions are treated within a vessel, a single code is reported for any and all treatments used for a single vessel. 0000028527 00000 n your procedure. School University of Nairobi. Pain and weakness result from this lack of blood flow, which clinically is referred to as ischemia. disorders or if you are taking any blood-thinning medicines DIAGNOSTIC ANGIOGRAM OF THE RIGHT LOWER EXTREMITY. She has stated that she has no financial interests related to this topic. collarbone area. Generally, femoral popliteal bypass surgery follows this process: You will need to remove any jewelry or other objects that may 6 0 obj Your provider may do an ultrasound on your leg after surgery to check the t8jO00d5~0IBAM33X3n6QgH20.x;@ . The codes also include all work associated with accessing the vessel and crossing the lesion. The -59 modifier is used to denote that separate procedures were performed in different legs. the procedure to inject medicine and to give IV fluids, if needed. A sterile bandage or dressing will be The right external iliac, femoral and popliteal arteries are normal. site. ICD-9-CM Coding, 2013/2014 Edition combines basic coding principles with proven, practical insight and the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to prepare you for the upcoming implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS. See . After the procedure, you will be taken to the recovery room and watched. %%EOF procedure. provider uses a long hollow tube (catheter) inserted into the connected to a ventilator. %PDF-1.6 % Test your coding knowledge. The procedure would be reported from the ______ Body System character of the ICD-10-PCS code. 0413 Hepatic Artery. Ultimately, no therapy is performed. This makes a larger opening in the artery for better blood tissue. endstream endobj 1049 0 obj <. Code System Concept Code: 112828007: Code System Concept Name: Femoral-popliteal artery bypass graft (procedure) Code System Preferred Concept Name: Femoral-popliteal artery bypass graft (procedure) Concept Status: Published: Concept Status Date: 09/01/2020: Code System Name: SNOMED-CT Z48.812 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Katharine L. Krol, MD, FSIR, FACR, is an interventional radiologist and has recently retired from active clinical practice. Tell your healthcare provider if you have a pacemaker. IVUS catheters enable luminal and transmural cross-sectional imaging of peripheral vessels with high dimensional accuracy and provide detailed information about lesion morphology. Created with Sketch. Note that despite the need to use two separate accesses, additional catheterization codes are not reported because 37227 includes all work of accessing and crossing the lesion. Femoral popliteal bypass surgery: Conditions treated 1050 0 obj Patient with sudden onset thrombosis of femoral limb of an aorto-bifemoral bypass graft undergoes emergent thrombectomy of the graft limb. For hierarchical purposes, the numbering of the CPT codes in the lower extremity revascularization family is somewhat anomalous, because the level of complexity is: atherectomy + stent (37227) > atherectomy (37225) > stent (37226) >angioplasty (37224). dizziness, and/or fainting. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Criteria for determining whether the study is reportable as a diagnostic study is found in the CPT Manual in the angiography section (7560075971). was inserted or from having to lie flat and still for a long period. 0000017347 00000 n However, this method has not yet found its place . You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives permission to Masks are required inside all of our care facilities. give you specific bathing instructions. Read the form carefully and ask questions if What CPT code we would use for the removal of the AV graft stent? arterial or arterial bypass graft, including fluoroscopic guidance and intraprocedural pharmacological thrombolytic injection(s); initial vessel $6,563 )N7gg{~[G7h2i?$)f!fk">A before and after the procedure. 7 0 obj JavaScript is disabled. monitor. Your provider will inject a local anesthetic into the skin at the registered for member area and forum access. narrowing or closing again. Multiple attempts to cross the lesion are unsuccessful. A focal right SFA stenosis and stenosis of the tibioperoneal trunk are accessed using a contralateral left femoral artery puncture. allergic to any medicines, latex, iodine, tape, contrast dyes, or % In some cases, a man-made graft may be used, rather than a vein <> The healthcare provider accesses the femoral artery through a large Injury and trauma not . There are two methods used to treat a blockage of the femoral arteries. femoral-anterior tibial, posterior tibial, or peroneal artery 35666 C popliteal-tibial or -peroneal artery 35671 C Bypass graft; composite, prosthetic and vein +35681 C Placement of vein patch or cuff at distal anastomosis of bypass graft, synthetic conduit +35685 N A. Abbreviated CPT code descriptions. incision in the upper leg. T82.7XXA is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. 37226 - Femoral/ popliteal Stent w/ or w/o PTA: 37225 - Femoral/ popliteal Atherectomy w/ or w/o PTA. Terms The stenosis of the tibioperoneal trunk is treated with balloon angioplasty. relax. Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) has emerged as a useful and often necessary adjunct in a rising number of catheter-based peripheral interventions. The following ICD-10-CM codes support medical necessity and provide limited coverage for CPT codes: 37221, 37223, 37226, 37227, 37230, 37231, 37234, and 37235 It is the provider's responsibility to select codes carried out to the highest level of specificity and selected from the ICD-10-CM code book appropriate to the year in which the . 10 0 obj A femoral popliteal bypass may be done under local anesthesia. 11 0 obj In this case, the aneurysm was considered the dominant disease. The lower extremity revascularization codes 3722137235 include all the work of opening the vessel. startxref 0000025367 00000 n procedure. 041H External Iliac Artery, Right. Short description: Oth complication of vascular prosth dev/grft, init The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM T82.898A became effective on October 1, 2022. The occlusion is treated with balloon angioplasty and stenting. No additional code is reported for a separate lesion(s) in the same segment leg for any part of the common, deep, superficial femoral and popliteal artery segments. Both of these codes include the work of catheterization of the vessels. Coronary bypass surg Surgery (heart surgery) A 3. There are two methods used to treat a blockage of the femoral arteries. femoral artery and guides it to the narrowed area. Before you agree to the test or the procedure make sure you know: The reason you are having the test or procedure, What results to expect and what they mean, The risks and benefits of the test or procedure, What the possible side effects or complications are, When and where you are to have the test or procedure, Who will do the test or procedure and what that persons trailer applied. In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain: "Present On Admission" is defined as present at the time the order for inpatient admission occurs conditions that develop during an outpatient encounter, including emergency department, observation, or outpatient surgery, are considered POA. angioplasty catheter will be removed. 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Secemsky, MD, MSc, RPVI, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI, FSVM. A right SFA and popliteal aneurysm is accessed using a contralateral left femoral puncture and treated with a covered stent. 0000003049 00000 n 1072 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<5343C858D6BA874797169103B3ECDC80><423DA04E8331BC42A6D944E079F6CEF6>]/Index[1048 38]/Info 1047 0 R/Length 114/Prev 494124/Root 1049 0 R/Size 1086/Type/XRef/W[1 3 1]>>stream The coding for stent placement for an aneurysm in lower extremity vessels is reported using arterial stent codes rather than the lower extremity revascularization family of codes (which is used to report treatment of lower extremity occlusive disease). <<5A28AE8BD322CB4E9A498BBEF9472FE1>]/Prev 55225/XRefStm 1115>> You will get detailed instructions for your discharge and Other possible options for a femoral bypass include 35656 (bypass graft, with other than vein; femoral-popliteal) and 35646 (bypass graft, with other than vein; aortofemoral or bifemoral). Your healthcare provider will check your pulses below the surgical site By Katharine L. Krol, MD, FSIR, FACR, RCCIR. stream A right SFA occlusion is opened with stenting. oxygen-rich blood to the leg. How is a left femoral to right femoral artery bypass with PTFE reported? Tell your provider if you have any of the following: Increased pain, redness, swelling, or bleeding or other drainage Second, the graft is attached to the common femoral artery of the unaffected leg and tunneled below the skin of the lower abdomen to the other legs common femoral artery below the blocked area. Answer: Report code 35661, Bypass graft, with other than vein, femoral- femoral. hA 4+6>m{dKs=!. heart, and to control any problems with bleeding. Others may want it reported as 37226, 37226-59. insertion site. Removal of a serious brain tumor 4. . endobj 0000012384 00000 n Report the code representing the highest-order therapy used in the vessel. The combination of a wound-exploration code with the arterial bypass code may give some coders pause because of the "separate procedure" term . A focal right SFA stenosis in mid-thigh and focal, high-grade stenosis of the distal popliteal artery are accessed using contralateral left femoral puncture. Infrapopliteal bypass involves establishing in-line arterial flow to target vessels such as the tibial, peroneal, or pedal arteries, using the common femoral, deep femoral (profunda femoris),. The provider will insert an angioplasty catheter and advance it to 3) Ligation left SFA. 0000002283 00000 n Use of modifier -50 for bilateral is not appropriate when CPT code descriptions differentiate between unilateral and bilateral. I sent the claim to appeal with the operative report and the printout from code correct showing no bundling issues. 0000002438 00000 n This approach is particularly interesting because it demonstrates microcalcification as an incipient sign of atherosclerosis before the development of arterial wall macrocalcification detectable by CT. endobj Is the bypass graft a vein (35500-35571), in-situ vein (35582-35587), or other than a vein (35601-35671)? Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of bleeding <> If there are distinctly separate aneurysms that are treated with separate stents, 37237 (each additional artery treated with stenting) could also be reported for placement of the second stent. You are using an out of date browser. A catheter will be inserted into your bladder to drain urine. Be sure to discuss any <> American Hospital Association ("AHA"). Tell your provider if you notice a constant or large amount of blood at the You will likely stay awake, but feel sleepy, during the How is this reported? 0000037562 00000 n S.M.A.R.T. Flex Vascular Stent System: Why Should I Choose This System to Treat the SFA? 15 0 obj V?lYYd A right SFA occlusion is opened with stenting. 0000012847 00000 n WebThat procedure is included with the code for the femoral-popliteal bypass itself, which is code 35556 (Bypass Graft, with Vein; Femoral-popliteal: 40.78 total RVUs, 26.75 wRVUs). <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<522371786D91C2419160B0B7BFCD3474>]/Index[1047 37]/Info 1046 0 R/Length 106/Prev 186910/Root 1048 0 R/Size 1084/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Your provider will tell <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 720 540] /Contents 21 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 2>> endobj over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking. Your healthcare provider may recommend taking an aspirin before the %PDF-1.5 Instead, the healthcare Long-segment right SFA disease is accessed using a contralateral left femoral approach. The definition of femoropopliteal vessel for the lower extremity revascularization family of codes (3722437227), which defines the entire segment of common femoral, profunda femoral, superficial femoral, and popliteal artery as a single vessel, does not extend to arterial stent codes 37236 and 37237. There is confusion among coders regarding whether code 996.74, Other complications of internal (biological) (synthetic) prosthetic device, implant, and graft, Due to other vascular device, implant, and graft, adequately describes thrombosis of a femoral popliteal bypass graft. (anticoagulants), aspirin, or other medicines that affect blood Lower Extremity Leg Upper Extremity Extremities Femoral Artery Bones of Lower Extremity Aorta, Abdominal Veins Leg Bones Saphenous Vein Popliteal Artery Iliac Artery Arm Tibial Arteries Surgical Flaps Femoral Vein Popliteal Vein Knee Foot Bones Vena Cava, Inferior Arteries Blood Vessels Ankle Myocytes, Smooth Muscle Groin Iliac Vein Knee Joint . will be inserted into the femoral artery through this plastic tube. The nurse will help you the first time you get up. A left popliteal stenosis is opened with atherectomy and balloon angioplasty. endstream endobj }eLcKF ibZL[?J{,~^8d8[:%m,+"t7zZjkj&XfS5/P^}}p g}J/yk5d(yW5{6|H8} (+Z6D'?P*R^l,;X6_`==: Atherosclerosis in the leg arteries causes peripheral 2023 Bryn Mawr Communications II, LLC. AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 1; Ask the Editor Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy of Femoropopliteal Bypass Graft. These procedures require a hospital stay. procedure. 0000001467 00000 n hb```a``zr,} 5gh` ! Bleeding where the catheter is put in after the procedure, Blood clot or damage to the blood vessel where the catheter is put 33510. swelling, and abnormal color or temperature change at or near the insertion You may be on special IV medicine to help your blood pressure and your CPT . or more generally as lower extremity bypass surgery, is a surgical procedure used to treat diseased leg arteries above or below the knee. Home Once you are sedated, your provider will put a xTMo0Q*VE%vEt ;;HIe~d>qCD>Qt5+]wIBJ`H&0zq7} j7g "ms`l&l)X insert a sheath, or introducer, into the blood vessel. `MY312`4S7f{3L&:-*@LDP.q+6g`wd@-B4p0wT@Um0 >\ BELOW KNEE POPLITEAL ARTERY CUTDOWN WITH EMBOLECTOMY OF THE POPLITEAL AND SUPERFICIAL FEMORAL ARTERY #3 FOGARTY. A: Report both codes 35883 and code 34201 (Embolectomy or The femoral anastomosis is revised. A focal right SFA stenosis in the mid-thigh and focal occlusion of the mid-popliteal artery are accessed using a contralateral left femoral puncture. Your healthcare provider will explain the procedure and you can ask endobj electrical activity of the heart during the procedure. 0000043592 00000 n site that cannot be contained with a small dressing. something is not clear. provider will monitor your heart rate, blood pressure, breathing 33533 Electrocardiogram with interpretation and report only. *This response is based on the best information available as of 1/17/19. you when you can return to work and normal activities. alr:x`xo FU@A.p" 6 the location of the blockage. hbbbd`b``3 1x4>F vein bypass codes comprise CPT codes 35556 (femoral-popliteal), 35566 (femoral-tibial), 35570 (tibial-tibial), and 35571 (popliteal-tibial).

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