AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2020 Issue 3; In this Issue

Types of Endoleaks Following Endovascular Aneurysm Repair

Endoleaks are not uncommon and can occur when blood leaks back into an aneurysmal sac, resulting in pressure within the sac following endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) procedures. The common endpoint is a buildup of pressure outside of the graft, but within the aneurysmal sac, as opposed to a true leak where blood leaks out of the circulatory system altogether. The types of endoleaks differ in the point of origin of the leak. The following descriptions are being provided in response to many requests for assistance in reporting the appropriate codes for both diagnoses and procedures. The descriptions below are...

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