CPT^® 35201, Under Repair Procedures Blood Vessel Other Than for Fistula, With or Without Patch Angioplasty

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 35201 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Repair Procedures Blood Vessel Other Than for Fistula, With or Without Patch Angioplasty.

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In this procedure, the provider makes an incision over the neck vessel requiring repair. The provider regulates bleeding and uses suture to repair the vessel.

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