Coding +34713 

Vascular Surgery
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Question:

Can code 34713 for placement of a larger than 12 French sheath in endograft placement be reported with an open exposure of the same artery?

Answer:

No, add-on code +34713 is specifically for percutaneous placement. See code description below. 

+34713 - Percutaneous access and closure of femoral artery for delivery of endograft through a large sheath (12 French or larger), including ultrasound guidance, when performed unilateral (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)  

*This response is based on the best information available as of 2/29/24.

 
 
 
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