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Following a modified radical mastectomy of the left breast, a lymphovenous bypass was performed to reroute the lymphatic channels into the veins to prevent potential blockage in the lymphatic system and to allow excess lymph fluid to flow freely. What is the appropriate code to report for a lymphovenous bypass procedure?
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