AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Quarter 2; Ask the Editor
Femoral Artery Aneurysm with Thrombus
This patient presented with a femoral artery aneurysm and underwent repair of the femoral artery aneurysm with Dacron graft. During the surgery the femoral artery was opened and a thrombus was evacuated. ICD-9-CM provides unique codes for femoral artery aneurysm and femoral artery thrombus. Would the thrombus and aneurysm be reported separately? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article discusses coding considerations for a femoral artery aneurysm repair in the setting of an intraoperative thrombus evacuation. It is aimed at coding professionals and others who need to understand how the case is approached in ICD-9-CM and related procedure coding. The article focuses on whether separate reporting is appropriate and identifies the relevant diagnosis and procedure code categories involved.
Why This Topic Matters
Cases involving aneurysm repair and thrombus removal can raise questions about whether more than one diagnosis or procedure should be reported. Understanding the article helps coders review how the scenario is handled within ICD-9-CM without needing to infer from the surgical note alone.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames coding questions for a femoral artery aneurysm case
- The general ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure categories involved
- How the article addresses reporting considerations for an aneurysm repair with thrombus evacuation
- The scope of the guidance provided for this surgical scenario
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Clinical documentation improvement specialists
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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