AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2008 Issue 4; VOLUMES 1 AND 2 NEW/REVISED CODES

Heart Assist System

Effective October 1, 2008, code 37.60, Implantation or insertion of biventricular external heart assist system, has been created for the use of the biventricular mechanical heart assist device. This device is used to provide temporary simultaneous support for both the right ventricle and the left ventricle when the native heart is weak or damaged and fails to pump sufficient blood throughout the body. The biventricular support may be utilized for treatment of acute heart failure when there is a chance that the heart failure is temporary and the heart may return to normal function following a period of...

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