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Wiki bypass question re: 35685 synthetic vs bovine

Thread starter julrey
Start date Nov 16, 2021

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Nov 16, 2021

My question is in regards to cpt code 35685. If a vein patch is being used for a bovine fem-pop artery bypass graft (35656) is that considered a synthetic conduit where I could use 35685 or would I have to use 37799 if bovine is not considered a synthetic conduit?
Thanks so much for your thoughts

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