Wiki How to code occlusion of bypass graft-CABG

[az2tn@yahoo.com]

Looking for this code-just jumped back into inpatient after being in opt for a couple of years. I'm just a little rusty and I don't have 3M

 

[fwnewbie]

So you're looking for a Dx code for an inpatient that came in with an occluded CABG?

 

[az2tn@yahoo.com]

So you're looking for a Dx code for an inpatient that came in with an occluded CABG?

Yes

 

[fwnewbie]

The occlusion of a bypass graft is considered a complication so try "coronary bypass graft" under the heading "Complications". If you have more info as to what the occlusion consists of, you can select a more specific code to show that.