Transluminal Angioplasty: Failed Completed versus Incompleted

Note: For further clarification of failed transluminal angioplasty, see Coding Clinic, Third Quarter, 1992. A completed transluminal (balloon) angioplasty that is unsuccessful in maintaining the flow of blood through the artery is often referred to as a "failed completed angioplasty." When the balloon tip has been inflated to widen the narrow (blocked) area, the procedure is coded as a completed transluminal (balloon) angioplasty regardless of whether or not the end result proved successful. Codes, such as 36.01 or 36.02 for coronary artery and 39.59 for other sites, are assigned. An incomplete transluminal (balloon) angioplasty involves...

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Article Overview

This coding note addresses transluminal balloon angioplasty and distinguishes between procedures that are completed but do not achieve the intended clinical result and procedures that are not completed. It is relevant to coders handling vascular, coronary, and catheter-based procedures, and it summarizes guidance referenced from Coding Clinic for procedure reporting.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate procedural classification can affect how catheter-based vascular interventions are reported in medical coding. The article helps readers understand the broad distinction between completed and incomplete angioplasty scenarios and the related coding references mentioned in the guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article distinguishes between completed and incomplete transluminal angioplasty
  • The general coding context discussed for coronary and non-coronary sites
  • What type of clarification source is referenced for additional guidance on failed angioplasty situations
  • How the article frames procedure reporting when an angioplasty attempt is not fully carried out

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Health information management professionals
  • Clinical documentation specialists

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 36.01
  • ICD-9-CM: 36.02
  • ICD-9-CM: 39.59

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