AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Quarter 1; Ask the Editor
Repair of Femoral Artery Pseudoaneurysm
The patient presented to the hospital for repair of right femoral artery pseudoaneurysm. At surgery, dissection was undertaken down to the inguinal ligament and the common femoral artery was identified. The pseudoaneurysm site was repaired with suture. What are the appropriate ICD-10-PCS procedure codes? ...
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Article Overview
This premium article is about coding a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm repair in ICD-10-PCS. It is useful for inpatient coding professionals and auditors who need to understand the procedure context, the clinical anatomy involved, and the general classification approach used for repair procedures. The discussion stays focused on procedure coding concepts and the rationale for selecting the applicable ICD-10-PCS repair code.
Why This Topic Matters
Pseudoaneurysm repairs can be coded differently depending on the operative approach and the anatomy involved, so this article helps readers understand the procedure context before assigning the final ICD-10-PCS code.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm repair for ICD-10-PCS coding.
- The general clinical distinction between pseudoaneurysm and true aneurysm.
- How the operative repair is categorized within ICD-10-PCS procedure terminology.
- The anatomic context involved in a common femoral artery repair.
Who Should Read This
- Hospital inpatient coders
- Coding educators
- Compliance auditors
- Clinical documentation specialists
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