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. clamping C. retracting B. duval D. cutting
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Debridement of peripheral nerve