Good Morning: If I am reading your question correctly, I would have 1 question and 1 recommendation. 1. Is the postoperative chest x-ray being performed only to "confirm placement" of the pacemaker ...[ Read More ]
Is there a scenario where it is ok to code the diagnosis "Presence of...." ([I]example: Z95.0[/I]) as primary diagnosis and then code "Postprocedural" diagnosis ([I]example: Z98.890[/I]) as secondar...[ Read More ]
Does anyone have a list of which devices are under which status codes: Z95.1 = pacemaker, this one I get... How about Z95.811 and Z95.810? These still mix me up when it comes to devices like the Watch...[ Read More ]
Hi Bhargavi , I would code more specific to 1. Graft angiogram - 93455 - 26, LD - Dx codes as per indication, including Z95.1, Z95.5 (To support the presence of CABG and the stent as well)2. Rig...[ Read More ]
Hello,I posted this question once before but unfortunately didn't get any responses so I'll try again...Documentation states AAA s/p repair, would this still code as active or would it be history of...[ Read More ]
[QUOTE="TThivierge, post: 498494, member: 216725"]Hi Tamara:)Here is my take.... add past medical history if related to current problem being seen for today. Add chronic condition if doc list them i...[ Read More ]
Hi Tamara:)Here is my take.... add past medical history if related to current problem being seen for today. Add chronic condition if doc list them in assessment, but some med centers policy is add ch...[ Read More ]
I just want to clarify something...if the provider documentation states pacer and AICD, you would only code the AICD ( Z95.810), correct?...[ Read More ]
Good morning and Happy Monday,I wanted to get an opinion on coding for a Carotid Aneurysm s/p clipping back in 2000. Would this code as I67.1 and Z95.828? Any guidance would be appreciated....[ Read More ]
ICD-10 code Z95. 5 for Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-10 code Z98.61 for Coronary angioplasty status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
Coronary angioplasty and stenting is a treatment used to widen and open up narrowed or blocked arteries supplying your heart muscle. During angioplasty and stenting, the narrowed artery is stretched open with a balloon (angioplasty), and a metal strut (stent) is implanted into the coronary artery.
ICD-10 code I25.810 for Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .
A coronary angioplasty is a procedure used to widen blocked or narrowed coronary arteries (the main blood vessels supplying the heart). The term "angioplasty" means using a balloon to stretch open a narrowed or blocked artery.
ICD-10 code I25.810 for Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the circulatory system .
What is an angioplasty/stenting? If your doctor finds a blockage during your cardiac catheterization, he or she will perform an angioplasty to remove the blockage. Your doctor will insert a soft wire carrying a balloon and a stent into the catheter and pass them to the site of the blockage.
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