Case Studies—Cardiovascular System Operative Reports

Operative Report

Abstract from Documentation:

a. What main procedure was performed?
b. What technique was used to eliminate the stenosis?
c. Time to Code:


a. Repair of stenosis
b. Balloon angioplasty
c. Index:
Angioplasty, Iliac Artery, Intraoperative
Code(s):
37220-RT Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty

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A patient has been involved in a very serious motor vehicle collision and is in shock. Assessment findings indicate that he sustained blunt trauma to the abdominal and pelvic areas. What type of shock is the patient most likely suffering?

A) Obstructive B) Cardiogenic C) Distributive D) Hypovolemic

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The ________ lung clamp is used to gently grasp segments of the lung

A. clamping C. retracting B. duval D. cutting

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Extracorporeal Therapies is defined as:

A) procedures in which equipment outside the body is used to assist/perform a physiological function. B) use of equipment outside the body for a therapeutic purpose that does not involve the assistance of a physiological function. C) a procedure that takes a single or series of readings of physiologic levels. D) a procedure in which a diagnostic or therapeutic substance is given to patient.

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Select the appropriate ICD-9-CM procedure code using an ICD-9-CM code book for the statements given in the following questions

Debridement of peripheral nerve

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