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    Wiki 33268 Atrial appendage exclusion documentation requirements

    Hello, I've had a provider perform the atrial appendage exclusion with a clip during a CABG procedure. There's really no set documentation guidelines for this except that in order to be reimbursed atrial fibrillation needs to be the diagnosis. Is it acceptable for the provider to just document...
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    Wiki Thoracotomy with Bronch to follow

    One of my physicians performed a thoracotomy with a bronch to follow for "clean-up". This is something that he does regularly, and I want to ensure that he is getting full credit for the procedures that are performed. If the bronch does not preface the open procedure, how would it be coded...
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    Wiki Seeking Remote Coding Position

    COC seeking employment in a remote position. I have 2 years billing for Cardiology and 4 years experience in Cardiovascular/Thoracic surgery.
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    Wiki Cardiology/Cardiothoracic/Vascular surgery coder

    Misty Dawn Sebert CPC, CCC, CCVTC 509-435-6585 sebertconsulting@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/mistysebertcardiologycoder/ Open to FT, PT or Contract PositionCertified Cardiology and Cardio-thoracic coder with 8+ years of experience specialized in Cardiology coding...
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