AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2009 Issue 3; Ask the Editor
Placement of a Subdural Evacuating Port System (SEPS)
A patient with a left and right chronic subdural hematoma was admitted for twist drill and drainage using the subdural evacuating port system (SEPS). What is the appropriate procedure code for this surgery? ...
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Article Overview
This short coding article focuses on how a SEPS-related cranial drainage procedure is represented in procedure coding. It is useful for coders working with neurosurgical drainage cases and anyone reviewing how a specific cranial puncture procedure is identified for billing or abstracting purposes.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate procedure identification is important for coding neurosurgical drainage services and for distinguishing this type of cranial puncture from other head procedures.
What You Will Learn
- The general coding topic addressed by the article
- How the article frames a SEPS-related cranial drainage procedure
- The type of procedure coding guidance discussed for this neurosurgical case
- Which procedure coding framework is referenced for the case
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Neurosurgery billing staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
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