What code would you use for the following:
Incisions were made over both areas and and both vein branches were ligated with 3-0 Vicryl suture. Incisions were closed with 3-0 nylon sutures and Dermabond skin adhesive.
The two codes that I have come up with are 37799, unlisted vascular surgery or 35206, repair blood vessel, direct, upper extremity.
I don't like using an unlisted code, but the other code seems to be more than was actually done.
Any help will be appreciated.
Incisions were made over both areas and and both vein branches were ligated with 3-0 Vicryl suture. Incisions were closed with 3-0 nylon sutures and Dermabond skin adhesive.
The two codes that I have come up with are 37799, unlisted vascular surgery or 35206, repair blood vessel, direct, upper extremity.
I don't like using an unlisted code, but the other code seems to be more than was actually done.
Any help will be appreciated.