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    Wiki Aortogram, Thrombectomy and Endografts Please help

    I am lost on these two op reports they are co-surgeons but I don't even know where to start. Co-Surgeon 1 FINDINGS: There was total occlusion of the prior aortobifemoral graft without any mechanical component found in a patient who does have protein S deficiency. Thrombectomy was done of the...
  2. dkhclement

    Wiki Endarterectomy with patch angioplasty, selective cath, stent placement -- pls review

    Hello - We would love someone to review our codes and provide feedback. Also, specifically, it's our understanding that we code for both access sites, hence the use of 36140-XS-RT. Yes/No - Circumstantial? We are specifically being asked why we want to use this code. These are the codes we...
  3. D

    Wiki Intracranial Artery Angioplasty

    I have a denial on this procedure stating it is experimental. Has anyone had any luck with getting this procedure paid? The angioplasty was performed for cerebral vasospasm. I would love to get a copy of an appeal letter if possible. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
  4. J

    Wiki Endovascular Revascularization

    Hi, I am a medical billing and coding student and having a hard time understanding Endovascular Revascularization. Can someone explain it to me using the following example please? Thanks! A catheter is inserted and advanced to the left popliteal artery. An occlusion is found and an angioplasty...
  5. M

    Wiki cutting ballon

    what is the cpt code for this type of ballon angioplasty? Trying to find it on my own but without success. any takers?
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