Patient complains of recurrent syncope following carotid thromboendarterectomy. Patient returns 2 weeks after initial surgery and undergoes repeat carotid thromboendarterectomy.

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The appropriate code for repeat carotid thromboendarterectomy is 35301, which involves a re-exploration of the carotid artery to remove any residual plaque or emboli. The other codes (33510 and 35201) are not appropriate for this scenario. 35390 is an add-on code that is used when additional procedures are performed during the same surgical session as the primary procedure, and is not applicable in this case.

Patient Complains of Recurrent Syncope Following Carotid Thromboendarterectomy