CPT^® 35206, Under Repair Procedures Blood Vessel Other Than for Fistula, With or Without Patch Angioplasty

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 35206 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 affected vessel in the upper extremity. He controls bleeding in the affected vessel and closes the vessel.

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