tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2007 Issue 9

Technology Review Allows You to Report Endovascular AAA Repairs With Ease

Manufacturers may make several type of prostheses, so rely on details, not trade names, to make the proper choice When reporting endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, the most crucial piece of information you-ll need is the type of prosthesis the surgeon placed. Familiarize yourself with the five available types of prostheses, and you-ll choose the primary code for these procedures in a snap. Step One: Identify the Artery or Arteries Targeted As an initial step, you should determine if the surgeon places the prosthesis in the abdominal aorta only, or if a portion of the prosthesis extends into...

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