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Wiki ERCP

I am new to gastro coding and need assistance with this op report. Would I code this as 43274? Would a modifier be needed? Thanks! PROCEDURE: ERCP, placement of a pancreatic stent, removal of a pancreatic stent. REPORT: We attempted the ERCP initially with the patient in the prone position...
- clwilliamson
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- Nov 10, 2020
- ercp stent
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Gastroenterology
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Wiki Bilateral Renal Stent Coding

Bilateral renal stents and superior mesenteric artery stent placed. Do you bill 37236-50 with 37237 or 37236 and 37237(x2)?
- CGolen85
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- Apr 19, 2019
- 37236 bilateral renal stent vascular coding
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Medical Coding General Discussion
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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...
- luvmyphx
- Thread
- Jan 17, 2019
- angioplasty endograft evar stent thrombectomy
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiovascular Thoracic
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Wiki Esophageal Stenting if Provider Caused the Rent

Hi there, we are trying to find information on billing esophageal stents if the provider caused a small rent during EGD/ERCP. I know if there is post polypectomy bleeding (caused by physician) you cannot bill for hemorrhage control. You can only bill hem control if the bleeding was encountered...
- SamanthaLunde
- Thread
- Oct 1, 2018
- egd ercp esophagus stent tear
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Gastroenterology
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Wiki endoscopic suture fixation of esophageal stent

does anyone have a CPT code for a suture fixation of esophageal stent placed via endoscopy. The original stent migrated. thanks
- krystim1109
- Thread
- Apr 5, 2017
- esophagus migrate stent suture stent
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Gastroenterology
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Wiki Open brachial cutdown: billable?

37236:Transcatheter placement of an intravascular stent(s) (except lower extremity artery(s) for occlusive disease, cervical carotid, extracranial vertebral or intrathoracic carotid, intracranial, or coronary), open or percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation and...
- davidskm
- Thread
- Apr 29, 2016
- cutdown open brachial cutdown stent
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiovascular Thoracic
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Wiki Looposcopy with removal of right ureteral stent

Does anyone know the code for this procedure?
- jyates
- Thread
- Feb 23, 2016
- code procedure removal stent ureteral
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki PTCA with stent Doubt in PCS Coding system

Hello guys, I had doubt regarding ptca with stent in pcs coding. If provider deployed one stent in disatal LAD and other in proximal LAD. Then I coded as 2 sites but auditor said both are placed in same artery i.e LAd so we have to code only one site. if any one know the answer please clarify...
- srujanpharma10@gmail.com
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- Feb 8, 2016
- coding doubt lad pcs stent
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Inpatient Facilities
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Wiki stent rremoval

Patient comes in for stent removal 52310. Stone analysis and prevention is discussed. Ultrasound is scheduled in two weeks to ensure no residual. Does this warrant a level 2 EM?
- phamilton
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2016
- ensure level residual stent weeks
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Urology
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Wiki Aneurysm Coding

Hello again, I think I am looking too much into this report. Any input would be appreciated. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Aortic dissection with a descending thoracic aortic pseudoclaudication, malperfusion to the mesenteric vessels and lower extremities. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSES: Aortic...
- conleyclan
- Thread
- Jan 6, 2016
- celiac graft palmaz patient stent
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiovascular Thoracic
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Wiki Vascular Coding Question

Good Morning, This patient was having a transcatheter aortic valve replacement. They had problems and they had to place extra stents for dissection of the vertebral/subclavian artery. Can someone assist me in coding this report. I would use the 33363 for the TAVR, but after that I am not...
- conleyclan
- Thread
- Jan 5, 2016
- advanced left sheath stent subclavian
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Cardiovascular Thoracic
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Wiki attempted & failed stents x3

I have a cardiac cath case where our physicians performed a left heart cath and attempted to stent the right coronary artery three times but discontinued everytime. They proceeded to follow up with an angioplasty in that right coronary artery instead. I am under the impression if the PTCA was...
- csorensen21@yahoo.com
- Thread
- Dec 26, 2015
- artery coronary lesion stent wire
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Cardiology
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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...
- jenny112058
- Thread
- Mar 28, 2011
- angioplasty revascularization stent
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cardiovascular Thoracic
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Wiki Duble J stent

Provider is doing a cystourethroscopy with insertion of an indwelling ureteral stent. The patient already has an existing ureteral double J in. They remove it perform lithotripsy on stones ... She did have a positive urine culture prior to operation and had been treated with Cipro several days...
- MMillercpc
- Thread
- Sep 16, 2009
- cystourethroscopy indwelling stent
- Replies: 1
- Forum: General Surgery

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