CPT^® 34401, Under Venous Embolectomy/Thrombectomy, Direct or With Catheter

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 34401 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Venous Embolectomy/Thrombectomy, Direct or With Catheter.

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In this procedure, the provider makes an incision in the abdomen. She removes the clot from the vena cava or iliac vein and performs repairs.

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