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Wiki CPT AV dialysis ultrasound

Lynda Wetter

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Local Chapter Officer
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Glen Allen, VA
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Reaseon for visit: ESRD

Impression:
1. Artery: Patent
2. Anastomosis: Slightly narrowed.
3. Fistula: Is ready for use. Center would like to start with one needle. Plan for temp cathater.

History: Evaluate maturity

Procedure::
The left arm was evaluated by real time color-flow and duplex imaging.

Findings:

Left arm ultrasound:
Artery: Patent
Access Portion: Patent
Outflow: Patent


Please tell me your thoughts 93971 or 93990
 
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