CPT^® 34490, Under Venous Embolectomy/Thrombectomy, Direct or With Catheter

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 34490 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 arm. She advances to the subclavian or axillary vein and removes the clot from the vein, with or without using a catheter.

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