Wiki Carotid Stenosis -difference of opinion

[christoff9]

Hi,

How would you code a finding of "less than 50% carotid stenosis"? would this be a positive finding? having a difference of opinion.

Thanks

 

[smiffer]

Carotid Stenosis

I would code the occlusion and stenosis due to it may be 49%, the patient still has an occluded artery. Or if I am wrong please let me know.

 

[smiffer]

Retracting comment

Our doctor stated that if it is documented less than 50% no need to code it.