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Wiki Diagnosis question on dialysis catheter

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I have a surgeon removing a tunnelled central line used for hemodialysis. Would I use the diagnosis code for removal of vascular catheter (V58.81) or removal of hemodialysis catheter (V56.1).

your help is appreciated.
Debbie
 
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