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01270 Anesthesia procedures arteries upper leg not otherwise specified

Anesthesia

Also known as: femoral artery surgery anesthesia, upper leg arterial anesthesia

Anesthesia for procedures on the arteries of the upper leg not otherwise specified. Covers general or regional anesthesia for arterial surgical procedures of the thigh, including bypass and repair.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for arterial procedures on the upper leg not covered by 01272 or 01274. Includes femoral-popliteal bypass, femoral artery patch angioplasty, and arterial reconstruction for peripheral vascular disease.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyvascular surgery

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