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How would I code 1. Aortogram and iliac runoff? 2. Atherectomy with CSI device 2.0 and balloon with 6.0 x 40 mm balloon x3 balloonings?
Procedure in detail:
Patient gave informed consent for aortogram, bilateral iliac runoff, and atherectomy. Risks were discussed. He was brought to cath lab, prepped and draped in sterile fashion. 2% Xylocaine was placed into the left femoral artery area through which an anterior femoral artery stick was performed. up and over sheath was placed with the assistance of a wholey wire. a 7-french sheath was then placed. The area was the atherctomized with 2.0 CSI bur and followed by a 6 x 40 balloon x3 balloons with excellent luminal results. The left femoral sheath was then sutured in place for subsequent removal.