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AAPC Exam CPC Topic 1 Question 28 Discussion
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MR 003396
Operative Report
Preoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Postoperative Diagnosis: Acute MI, severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease
Procedure Performed: Placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) right common femoral artery
Description of Procedure: Patient's right groin was prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion. Right common femoral artery is found, and an incision is made over the artery exposing it. The artery is opened transversely, and the tip of the balloon catheter was placed in the right common femoral artery. The balloon pump had good waveform. The balloon pump catheter is secured to his skin after local anesthesia of 2 cc of 1% Xylocaine is used to numb the are
a. The balloon pump is secured with a 0-silk suture. The patient has sterile dressing placed. The patient tolerated the procedure. There were no complications.
What CPT coding is reported for this case?
The procedure involved the placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) through the right common femoral artery for a patient with acute MI and severe left main arteriosclerotic coronary artery disease.
Procedure Description:
Placement of an intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP).
Right common femoral artery approach.
Confirmation of good waveform and securement of the catheter.
CPT Coding:
33975: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous.
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