AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2015 Issue 1; Ask the Editor
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy of Femoropopliteal Bypass Graft
The patient presents with a clotted left femoral popliteal bypass graft of the left leg, and percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy is performed to reestablish flow. How should a thrombectomy of the fem-pop bypass graft be coded and what is the appropriate root operation? ...
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article addresses coding of a percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy involving a femoropopliteal bypass graft. It is aimed at coders, CDI professionals, and other revenue cycle staff who need to understand the ICD-10-PCS perspective on the procedure and the associated root operation concept.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate procedure coding for thrombectomy cases depends on matching the operative action to the correct ICD-10-PCS root operation and code structure. This article helps readers understand how this type of vascular intervention is classified for reporting purposes.
What You Will Learn
- The ICD-10-PCS perspective on thrombectomy of a femoropopliteal bypass graft
- How the procedure is classified at a high level
- The type of guidance the article provides for selecting the procedure code and root operation
- Why vascular thrombectomy cases require careful procedural classification
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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