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Here’s What You Need to Know About Mechanical Heart Pump Coding

Published on Fri Sep 11, 2026

Hint: Location and approach determine procedure code selection. Accurate mechanical heart pump coding begins with understanding what was treated, which device was used, and how the procedure was performed. For example, one type of pump, Impella®, provides temporary mechanical circulatory support for selected patients with severe cardiac dysfunction or during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the presence of a [...]
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