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Intra-Arterial Stem Cell Infusion
A patient was admitted after becoming unresponsive at home and was diagnosed with a left middle cerebral artery (MCA) embolic stroke. The patient had a mechanical thrombectomy performed along with an angiogram with stem-cell infusion into the MCA. A stem cell solution was administered via microcatheter that was advanced over a guidewire into the MCA and parked just distal to the lenticulostriate arteries. We are having trouble locating an appropriate code for the intra-arterial stem cell infusion, since the current options are central and peripheral veins. What is the ICD-10-PCS code assignment for the intra-arterial stem cell infusion? ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses a coding question involving stem cell infusion into a cerebral artery following a stroke-related intervention. It focuses on the relevant ICD-10-PCS table and the general coding dimensions considered for this type of procedure.
Why This Topic Matters
The article is relevant to coding professionals reviewing how ICD-10-PCS represents procedures involving stem cell infusion in a neurovascular setting.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS context for an intra-arterial stem cell infusion.
- The coding dimensions discussed for this type of procedure.
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Who Should Read This
- ICD-10-PCS coders
- Inpatient coding professionals
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