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stent in LC and diagonal branch during MI

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Pt is having a NSTEMI and has an emergent cath which results in stenting of the left circumflex and stenting in the diagonal branch. For the stents, would I code it as 92941 LC and 92941 -59 LD or 92941 LC and 92929 LD?
 
stpat said:
Pt is having a NSTEMI and has an emergent cath which results in stenting of the left circumflex and stenting in the diagonal branch. For the stents, would I code it as 92941 LC and 92941 -59 LD or 92941 LC and 92929 LD?
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One of the lesion (blockages) should be documented as the "culprit lesion" and should be coded with 92941. The other primary vessel stent placement should be coded 92928 IMO.

HTH :)
 
dpeoples said:
One of the lesion (blockages) should be documented as the "culprit lesion" and should be coded with 92941. The other primary vessel stent placement should be coded 92928 IMO.

HTH :)
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Agree. 92941 can only be reported once per session so the other vessel would be coded with 92928.

Jessica CPC, CCC
 
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