• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki ? if open thrombectomy

Create Wiki
A

ASH527

Guru
Messages
148
Location
Williamsburg, MA
Best answers
0
? Codes 36831 or 36861 and 76000 - which would be appropriate

Thrombectomy for dialysis access - left leg

The operative site was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Local anesthesia was injected. Fluroscopy was used as needed during the procedure. A small incision was made over the access and it was dissected out. The access was opened and the clot was removed with a #4 embolectomy catheter. The arterial plug was removed. The access was flushed with heparanized saline and clamped with vascular clamps. The opening in the access was closed with 6-0 prolene. clamps were removed. Hemostasis was achieved. The wound was closed in 2 layers with absorbable suture. Flow was now present in the access.

Would you consider this an open thrombectomy - any suggestions appreciated.
 
Is this for a arteriovenous fistula? If so then 36831 would be correct. Flouro for AV dialysis graft is 77001-26. But if this for guidance then it is bundled.

Hope this helps...:p
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top