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07-30-2012, 02:25 PM
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Aborted procedure
The patient was scheduled for a mital valve and tricuspid valve replacement...once they were dissecting the ascending aorta in preparation for cannulation, they noticed that there was significant amount of calcifications that would preclude a safe cannulation and cross clamping. At that point, they decided to break scrub to discuss the circumstances with the family regarding the high risk of embolization with this particular aorta. A decision was made to abort the procedure. The sternum was approximated with wires and the sternotomy wound was closed.
Do I bill using the MVR/TVR code with a 53 modifier? 
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07-30-2012, 02:30 PM
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Yes unless there is a code that matches the part of the procedure accomplished.
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Debra A. Mitchell, MSPH, CPC-H 
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