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    Wiki open band ligation of tributary vein?

    Dr first performed 36902. But I am having trouble with the 2nd part, "OPEN BAND LIGATION OF TRIBUTARY VEIN". Normally we use 37607 for ligation/banding of angioaccess AVF, but this is the leg? I am lost Procedure Details: Micropuncture technique was used to cannulate the access, a guide wire...
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    Wiki Please help- Mitral valve repair converted to Mitral valve replacement (33430 & 33425)

    Hi all, How would you code a MEDI-CAL claim for a Mitral valve repair that was converted to a Mitral valve replacement? I just wanted to know which of the two would be primary and the correct modifiers to append. Thank you! :) 33430-AG, 22 33425-51,52,59 OR 33425-AG,52 33430-22,51,59
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    Wiki Please Help! CFA/SFA/Profunda/Iliac Endarterectomy? Confused! OP Report Included

    Good Morning All! I'm struggling with this OP report today, I could use ANY opinions or advice. The common femoral artery itself was large and a little bit bulbous. The patient was systemically heparinized to the profunda femoris as well as the distal external iliac artery were clamped. A...
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    Wiki Caridovascular Codes - Help

    Please help me! :confused: My cardiovascular coder is out if the office this week and of course a client needs urgent coding for authorizations. Can someone help me with the below descriptions? Again, these are for obtaining authorizations so there is no procedure report. Separate cases: 1...
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    Wiki Vascular Coder CCC, CIRCC, CCS. 5 years experience

    Interventional vascular outpatient coder seeking new remote opportunity. CIRCC, CCC and CCS credentials. 5 year's experience in outpatient/ambulatory coding. Graduate of a CAHIIM accredited comprehensive coding program. Please see full details and contact information in the attached resume.
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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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    Wiki IVC Filter Insertion Procedure

    Self teaching myself Vascular coding - any tips are appreciated! ENERAL SURGERY PROCEDURE: Guidance Ultrasound. IVC Filter Insertion Procedure Approach: Percutaneous. PROCEDURE INFORMATION: Anesthesia Information Anesthesia: 1% xylocaine. Anesthesia method: as documented on...
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    Wiki Aortogram with left lower extremity runoff. BL common femoral artery cannulation

    Self teaching myself Vascular coding - please help! Any resources, suggestions, tips, etc. are appreciated! GENERAL SURGERY PROCEDURE: Aortogram with left lower extremity runoff. Bilateral common femoral artery cannulation. Guidance None. General Procedure Type of procedure: angiogram...
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    Wiki Vascular Coding for a Beginner

    Does anyone have any ideas as to where I can get help on vascular coding? I am all but having to teach myself this for my coding position. I already code General Surgery but have not done anything vascular. It looks quite intimidating...how can I get a grasp on this????
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    Wiki Excision of Cepahlic Vein Aneurysm

    We are trying to get pre auth for the EXCISION OF CEPHALIC VEIN ANEURYSM VIA LIGATION. I am unable to find a code for this and was trying to avoid using 37799 UNLISTED PROCEDURE, VASCULAR SURGERY. Has anyone performed this surgery or have any input as to what codes should be used? Thank you, Donna
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    Wiki Exploration upper extremity-HELP!

    Hi there, Doctor did an exploration of the RT Upper Extremity thinking there would be a mass that he would excise. When he got in there he found that it was dilation of vein that was adherent to deeper structures. He closed it and is referring the patient to a vascular surgeon. I am not sure how...
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    Wiki Multi-Specialty Surgical Coder seeking full-time position

    I'm currently employed with a multi-specialty surgical practice and I'm interested in exploring other opportunities, I would love to speak with you about my coding and auditing experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-wray-cgsc-cpma-cpc-a20a7713 brendawray9@gmail.com Best Regards...
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    Wiki Vascular Coding Education

    Hello- I am new to vascular coding and was wondering if anyone could recommend any literature, seminars, etc that would help me with this? Thank you!
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    Wiki JOB BLAST - Registered Vascular Technician

    Southwest Skin and Vein Center is looking for a Registered Vascular Technician, to start immediately, part-time (Thurs. 1-5pm or Fri 8am-12pm) with possibility of increased hours as needed. $35.00 per hour. Email Resume to cathy@swskin.com
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    Wiki The most complicated 2-paragraph op report EVER.

    OK, A total hip arthroplasty is being done on a 90 yr old woman (??). During this op, she starts bleeding out. There are no vascular sugeons available (this is a rural hospital and there are unfortunates gaps in the specialist call schedules), so my Doc, who is a General Surgeon, is called in to...
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