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Still confused on some of these… Please help Peripheral Coding

Coronary Angiogram and Intervention Report
Date of procedure: 12/20/18

Pre- op Ox: CAD, CCS II chest pain, Abnormal stress test
Post-op Ox: Coronary artery disease

Procedures:
1. Selective left coronary angiography
2. Laser arthrectomy of the proximal and mid left anterior descending artery for 70-80% in-stent restenosis.
Pre procedure 70-80% in-stent restenosis with TIMI 3 flow. Post procedure less th an 50% in-stent restenosis with TIMI 3 flow.
3. Stenting of the proximal left anterior descending
artery for 80% disease with a 3.0 x 12 mm drug-eluting stent Onyx; pre procedure and 80% diseaseTIMI-3 flow.
Post procedure 0% disease with TIMl-3 flow
4. Angioplasty of the mid 70% occluded left anterior descending artery with a 2.25 x 12 mm balloon; pre procedure 70% disease TIMI- 3 flo w. Post procedure less than 50% disease TIMl-3 flow

Anesthesia: Lidocaine 2%

Access Site: Right femoral artery 6 French

Findings:
LMCA · mild disease
LCX · 60· 70 % m id left circumflex artery OMl · mild to moderate disease
LAD • 80% proximal disease prior to stent; 70-80% in-stent restenosis of the proximal-mid left anterior descending artery stent; 70% disease post stent
Dl – moderate disease

Procedure in detail :
The patient was brought to the Cardiac Catheterization Lab in a fasting state. All appropriate labs had been reviewed.
Bilateral groins were prepped and draped in the usual fashion for sterile conditions. The appropriate time-out procedure was performed with appropriate identification of the patient, procedure, physician, position and documentation all done under my direct supervision and there were no safety issues raised by the staff.

Right groin was anesthetized with lidocaine and a 6-French sheath was put into place percutaneously via guide-wire exchanger using ultrasound guidance and a micro puncture access kit. All catheters were passed using a Hipped guide* wire. Left system coronary angiography performed using a 6-French EBU3.5 catheter.

Intervention:
A 6 French EBU 3-1/2 guide was used to engage the left system. Once engaged, a run- through wire was placed distally down the left anterior descending artery. The laser catheter was then placed over the run-through wire and attempted to place inside the in-stent restenosis. Multiple attempts were made and the catheter was unable to enter the stent. The wire was pulled back and re-placed inside the stent as there was a concern that the wire may have gone behind the stent. The laser catheter was still unable to be advanced into the stent. A smaller laser catheter was exchanged and still unsuccessful in going inside the stent. After multiple attempts, the laser catheter was finally able to enter the stent and multiple runs were made. Post arthrectomy with laser, an angiogram was done showing less than 50% disease inside the stent. The laser catheter was removed and a 3.0 x 12 mm balloon was used to dilate the in-stent restenosis. Multiple different balloons were used without much improvement.
Given the inability to use the larger laser catheter, the
decision was made to leave the in-stent restenosis as it
is given TIMI -3 flow and less than 50% disease. The laser catheter was removed and an angiogram was done showing no perforations or dissections TIMI 3 flow. A 2.25 x 12 balloon was placed distally to the stent where there was 70%>
stenosis and that area was angioplastied. Post
Angioplasty, there appear to be less than 50% disease and no perforations or dissections TIMI 3 flow. The proximal portion prior to the stent in the LAD appeared to be significantly diseased and a 3.0 x 12 mm drug -eluting stent Onyx was placed. Post stenting, an angiogram was done showing no perforations or dissections and TIMI-3 flow. Heparin given during the entire procedure.

Closure Device: None

EBL: Less than 20 ml Complications: None Lines: None

Specimens: None Condition: Stable

Finding s:
Status post arthrectomy of the proximal to mid left anterior descending artery in-stent restenosis
Angioplasty of the mid left anterior descending artery after the stent
Stenting of the proximal left anterior descending artery with a
3.0 x 12 mm drug-eluting stent Onyx

Recommendation:
Continue with aspirin, Plavix, Lipitor therapy
Consider stage PC! for patients left circumflex artery as an outpatient

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Wound Vac/Negative Pressure Therapy post op period still in house

Hello Everyone,

I was wondering if anyone could offer any guidance please. I have a Dr. that did 2 debridements on a pt that is in house.
On their rounding days they are applying a would vac/Negative pressure therapy. I was under the impression that this
would get bundled into the 90 day global. I know that the Hospital (PT Department) can charge for it but the Dr. is wanting
to charge for it. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated!

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no drugs administered, is this still MAC?

Per ASA statement of "Position on Monitored Anesthesia Care", During monitored anesthesia care, the anesthesiologist provides or medically directs a number of specific services, including but not limited to:
1. Diagnosis and treatment of clinical problems that occur during the procedure
2. Support of vital functions
3. Administration of sedatives, analgesics, hypnotics, anesthetic agents or other medications as necessary for patient safety
4. Psychological support and physical comfort
5. Provision of other medical services as needed to complete the procedure safely.

There was no anesthetic agent administered.
Does this still qualify for MAC?

Thank you.

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ICD-9 still in use?

I am newly certified in ICD-10. I am finding that many jobs I am applying for seem to still be using ICD-9. Can someone explain to me is ICD-9 still in use and if so why? What would be the circumstances for it to still be in use? Would a coder new to ICD-10 be able to help them change over and would ICD-10 increase their revenue?
Thanks

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Endovascular repair, still confused!

ANY HELP, ADVICE, DIRECTION WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED :) I GOT 34705 & 34812/50. IT DOESN’T SEEM RIGHT… THANKS!! CAROL

PRE-OPERATIVE Abdominal aortic aneurysm.

DIAGNOSIS: POST-OPERATIVE Same.

DIAGNOSIS: ESTIMATED BLOOD Less than 20 cc. LOSS

ANESTHESIA: General anesthesia.

DESCRIPTION OF PROCEDURE: Right and left common femoral arteries were accessed percutaneously and a Perclose sutures were placed bilaterally using the pre-close technique. Catheter and guidewire
techniques: were used to manipulate a Lunderquist wire from the left common femoral
arteriotomy to the mid thoracic aorta. Catheter and guidewire techniques were used to
manipulate a pigtail catheter to the upper abdominal aorta. Over the left-sided
Lunderquist wire, the main body Endurant stent graft measuring 16 x 13 x 124 mm mm
was advanced to the upper abdominal aorta. An aortogram was performed in the
craniocaudal projection to delineate the takeoff of the renal arteries. The stent graft was
then deployed to the level of the gate such that the proximal fabric lies immediately
distal to the takeoff of the lower most left renal artery. The hooks were deployed in
usual fashion. Next, the right-sided pigtail catheter was straightened and used to select
the gate. The pigtail catheter was advanced into the main body stent graft and spine to
ensure its intraluminal position. A Lunderquist wire was then advanced into the pigtail
catheter A right-sided iliac angiogram was performed to delineate the position of the
native aortic bifurcation and right hypogastric artery. The pigtail catheter was
exchanged over the Lunderquist wire for the delivery system for a right-sided iliac
extender measuring 25 x 13 x 166 mm. This was advanced into the gate and deployed
in the usual fashion such that the distal fabric is immediately proximal to the right
hypogastric artery takeoff. The delivery system was then removed and replaced with a
12 French sheath Next, the main body stent graft was deployed in its entirety. The
delivery system was then removed and replaced with a 14 French sheath. Next, the stent
graft and both right and left limbs were dilated using Reliant balloons and kissing
balloon technique. Next, both right and left arteriotomies were closed using the Perclose
sutures and satisfactory hemostasis was obtained.

ANGIOGRAPHIC FINDINGS: Following placement of a modular bifurcated stent graft, there is satisfactory flow through the stent graft and both right and left limbs. There is maintenance of patency of
both right and left renal arteries and right and left hypogastric arteries. There is a slight
proximal type I endoleak present which was refractory to multiple balloon dilatations at
the proximal landing zone.

COMPLICATIONS: None.

CONCLUSION: Successful placement of a modular bifurcated stent graft for treatment of an infrarenal
abdominal aortic aneurysm. At the conclusion of the procedure, the stent graft is in
satisfactory position with excellent flow. A slow filling proximal type I endoleak
persists despite multiple balloon dilatations at the proximal landing zone. The patient
will be followed with CT scanning in approximately one week. Should the patient have
a persisting type I endoleak, the plan is to the percutaneously additional stents at the
level of the proximal landing zone.

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CRNA does not stay for the entire case – can I still bill for them?

Good Morning, Everyone

Here is the scenario: MD1 and the CRNA began the case. CRNA left after 46 minutes. MD 2 appears to have given MD 1 a break midway through the case – my question is do I ONLY bill for MD1 with the AA modifier, or do I bill for MD1 (QY) AND the CRNA (QX) ?

Name: MD 1
Start Time: 02/26/18 14:10:00 Stop Time: 02/26/18 15:59:00 Total Time: 109
Name: MD 2 Activity: Supervisor Concurrency/Res: 1/0
Start Time: 02/26/18 16:00:00 Stop Time: 02/26/18 16:18:00 Total Time: 18
Name: CRNA
Start Time: 02/26/18 14:10:00 Stop Time: 02/26/18 14:56:00 Total Time: 46
Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!
M

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