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Distinguish a Type 2 Arch

Published on Tue Jun 24, 2008

Question: My cardiologist documented a "Type 2 Arch." What is that? Is this a bovine arch?Nevada SubscriberAnswer: No, a bovine arch is a bovine arch. "Type 1" is an aorta with a normal anatomy. "Type 2" describes an aorta with a dilated arch that is huge when compared with "Type 1." All your doctor is saying is that the patient has a dilated arch. This does not change how you'll code the diagnosis and procedure.
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