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AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2023 Issue 1; New/Revised ICD-10-PCS Codes
Temporary Balloon Occlusion of Aorta
At table 02L, Occlusion of Heart and Great Vessels, approach value, 0 Open, was added to body part W Thoracic Aorta, Descending, to report temporary open balloon occlusions of the descending thoracic aorta.Body Part
Approach
Device
Qualifier
W Thoracic Aorta, Descending
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
D Intraluminal Device
J Temporary
At table 04L, Occlusion of Lower Arteries, approach value 0 Open, was added to body part 0 Abdominal Aorta to report temporary open balloon occlusions of the abdominal aorta.Body Part
Approach
Device
Qualifier
0 Abdominal Aorta
0 Open
3 Percutaneous
D Intraluminal Device
J Temporary
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