AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2019 Issue 3; Ask the Editor

Replacement of Atrioventricular Valve

A patient with single left ventricular (LV) dominant atrioventricular valve physiology, who is status post Fontan procedure, presented with moderate to severe atrioventricular valve regurgitation. After attempts to repair the valve, the regurgitation persisted and the decision was made to replace the atrioventricular (AV) valve. The AV valve was cut out and circumferential pledgeted sutures were placed around the valve. A porcine bioprosthetic mitral valve was inserted. What is the correct code for replacement of the atrioventricular valve? ...

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