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    Wiki Stasis Ulcer

    Can anybody tell me what the default code is for venous stasis ulcer? I work in home health and sometimes we get very little documentation. What code would you use if it just states "venous stasis ulcer" or "stasis ulcer" but doesn't mention venous insufficiency or varicose veins? Thanks!
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    Wiki Fluoro Guided Venous Access/ 77001

    Can I code this report? Using 77001? Have a separate report for CXR for same indication and findings Grateful for the help in advance. Thanks Indication: Port-o-Cath Insertion Procedure: Fluoro Guided Venous Access Clinical History: Port-o-Cath Insertion Technique: Fluoro Guided Venous Access...
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    Wiki Ligation of venous bleed

    Dr. had to take the patient back to the operating room 1 day after her intial surgery because of substantial venous bleeding coming from a small branch of the saphenous vein. The vein was cauterized and a hematoma was removed from the posterior compartement of the leg. The only code that I can...
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    Wiki Lower extremity Territories for Arteries only or for Venous also

    Hi.. I have a case where venous balloon angioplasty was performed on Rt.Common iliac vein, Rt.External Iliac vein and Rt. Common femoral vein. 1.Please advice if this has to coded as 3 units or should be coded as per the iliac, Femoro-popliteal, and Tibio-Peroneal territory guidelines...
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    Wiki Confused Units for 35476 for lower extremity (VENOUS)

    Hi.. I have a case where venous balloon angioplasty was performed on Rt.Common iliac vein, Rt.External Iliac vein and Rt. Common femoral vein. Please advice if this has to coded as 3 units or should be coded as per the iliac, Femoro-popliteal, and Tibio-Peroneal territory guidelines. Thanks...
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