AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2022 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Long-Term Use of Eliquis®
A patient was admitted for placement of a Watchman™ left atrial appendage device secondary to a history of chronic paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and persistent left atrial appendage (LAA) thrombus despite anticoagulation (Warfarin) therapy. The patient is being medically managed on Eliquis®. Is Eliquis® classified as an anticoagulant or an antithrombotic? What is the correct ICD-10-CM code assignment to capture the long-term use of Eliquis®? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding Q&A explains the general topic of medication classification and maintenance coding for a patient being managed with Eliquis® in the context of atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage thrombus. It is intended for coding professionals who need to confirm the relevant ICD-10-CM reporting category and understand the article’s focus on long-term drug therapy documentation.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate reporting of long-term medication use is important for compliant record abstraction, risk adjustment, and consistent coding of patients receiving ongoing anticoagulation therapy.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames Eliquis® in relation to medication classification
- What type of ICD-10-CM category the article discusses for long-term drug use
- How the article connects the coding question to a cardiac device placement scenario
- The general context in which ongoing anticoagulation is documented
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Health information management professionals
- Clinical documentation specialists
Codes Discussed
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