S/P Stent

[Mmljar]

Is V43.4 appropriate to use for artery stent status.

V43.4 is:
Organ or tissue replaced by other means, Blood Vessel.
V43 Category includes note: organ or tissue assisted by other means, replacement of organ by: artificial device, mechanical device, prosthesis.

Thanks.

 

[007CPC]

I would believe a stent would fall under artificial device.

 

[Anna Weaver]

I usually use V45.82 percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty status. Anyone else?

 

[magnolia1]

I agree with Anna W., V45.82 is what I use for stent status.

Karen Maloney, CPC
Data Quality Specialist

 

[Mmljar]

Thank you.