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Thanks,
need your help…
For CABG physician tried to harvest vein using endoscopy…but its not successfully completed,
(right leg was explored endoscopically but no usable vein was identified)…
for this can i code 33508-53…..:confused:
CABG completed successfully using 2 arterial grafts (33534)
Pt in third trimester is in for routine OB visit and ultrasound review.
Assessment/Plan:
1. Fetal persistent right umbilical vein — limited fetal echo. Consideration of neonatal echo is recommended.
2. AGA — EFW 22% at 35 weeks.
BTW, a co-worker tells me not to code fetal conditions UNLESS they affect management of mother’s care (e.g., further workup is planned, which is not the case here).
So this is a two-part question: Do I code it, and if yes, what code do I use?
Thank you! I appreciate any suggestions.