AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 2; Ask the Editor
Orqis Device
What is the ICD-9-CM procedure code for the percutaneous insertion of an Orqis device? ...
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Article Overview
This article addresses the ICD-9-CM procedure coding topic for a percutaneous Orqis device insertion. It is intended for medical coders and revenue cycle staff who need to understand how this device is categorized in procedure coding and why it is relevant in the context of heart failure and cardiac assist systems.
Why This Topic Matters
Device-related procedure coding can affect correct record abstraction, claims processing, and retrospective data reporting for cardiac assist interventions. This article helps readers identify the relevant ICD-9-CM procedure coding context for this minimally invasive cardiovascular device.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames the coding topic for an Orqis device procedure
- How the device is described in a broad clinical context
- How the subject fits within ICD-9-CM procedure coding for cardiac assist systems
- Why the topic is relevant for patients with advanced heart failure
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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