AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 1998 Second Quarter; Clarifications and Corrections

Thrombolytic Therapy

Although, several issues regarding thrombolytic therapy have been published in Coding Clinic, it appears that some coding populations may still be confused regarding the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code for thrombolytic therapy depending upon the specific technique utilized. The following are some additional questions and answers to address the questions the Central Office continues to receive: Clarification - occluded arteriovenous graft w/thrombolysis Clarification - thrombus removal from perm catheter by loop snare Clarification - catheter and infusion thrombolytic therapy Clarification - administration of thrombolytic agent via catheter ...

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