Platelet Inhibitors

Note: As of October 1, 2005, code 00.66 is used to report percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty [PTCA] or coronary atherectomy. Assign also a code to identify the number of vessels treated (00.40-00.43). When code 36.04, Intracoronary artery thrombolytic infusion, was implemented in October, 1986, it was intended to describe the infusion of platelet inhibitors. However, it was discovered that the code did not meet industry needs as 36.04 was written for direct coronary artery injection, infusion or catheterization. Code 99.20, Injection or infusion of platelet inhibitor, was created to better meet statistical gathering...

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Article Overview

This article covers platelet inhibitor therapy, its clinical role in cardiovascular and ischemic conditions, and how related inpatient procedure coding concepts are discussed in connection with angioplasty and coronary care. It is intended for coders, compliance staff, and revenue cycle professionals who need to understand the coding context for these therapies and the associated diagnosis and procedure code references.

Why This Topic Matters

Platelet inhibitor therapy appears in high-acuity cardiovascular settings where accurate coding and data capture are important for clinical reporting, statistics, and reimbursement workflows.

Article Sections

  1. Coding context and historical background

    Introduces the topic and explains why platelet inhibitor therapy became relevant to procedure and statistical coding. It also discusses the surrounding cardiovascular care context.

  2. Clinical background and therapeutic use

    Summarizes the role of platelet aggregation in ischemic cardiovascular disease and the general purpose of platelet inhibitor therapy. It also notes related areas of clinical investigation.

  3. Coding note and examples

    Presents the newer code referenced in the article, related exclusion references, and illustrative coding scenarios involving cardiovascular diagnoses and procedures.

What You Will Learn

  • The clinical setting in which platelet inhibitor therapy is discussed
  • The general cardiovascular conditions associated with the article topic
  • The coding context surrounding platelet inhibitor therapy and angioplasty
  • The types of supporting code references and examples included in the article

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding educators
  • Compliance professionals
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Health information management professionals

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 00.66
  • ICD-9-CM: 00.40
  • ICD-9-CM: 00.41
  • ICD-9-CM: 00.42
  • ICD-9-CM: 00.43
  • ICD-9-CM: 36.04
  • ICD-9-CM: 99.20
  • ICD-9-CM: 99.29
  • ICD-9-CM: 99.10
  • ICD-9-CM: 411.1
  • ICD-9-CM: 36.01

Code Ranges Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 00.40-00.43

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