tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2019 Issue Q3

Life Support: 4 Tips Create Clean ECMO Claims

Master cannula placement codes and more. If you have surgeons who are sometimes part of an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) team, we have expert guidance to help you avoid denials and make sure you capture the pay your practice deserves. Hint: Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is the same as ECMO. The procedure allows compromised heart and/or lungs to rest by providing blood oxygenation and carbon dioxide clearance outside of the body. Patient blood is removed, treated, and returned to the body via cannula(e), or thin tube(s). Tip 1: Know Your Surgeon’s Role The ECMO team often involves multiple...

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