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A patient undergoes craniotomy for resection of a brain tumor. Immediately following the resection, Gliadel® chemotherapy wafers are placed into the resection cavity. What code is assigned for pla...
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An Impella CP left ventricular assist device was introduced via the femoral artery. Left ventricular assist device support was undertaken. The patient’s hemodynamics improved, however, due to cha...
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A patient was transferred to our facility status post placement of an Impella 5.0 left ventricular assist device for cardiogenic shock four days prior and is subsequently taken to the operating roo...
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A patient, who is three weeks post-acute myocardial infarction, is readmitted for treatment of exacerbated chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and acute bronchitis. During the hospital stay, the ...
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When referencing the Alphabetic Index under Dementia, Lewy body, the coder is directed to codes G31.83, Dementia with Lewy bodies, and [F02.80], Dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with...
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