what is the icd 910 code for post aortic root repair

by Dr. Clifford Carroll PhD 5 min read

What is the ICD-10 code for aortic root replacement?

Breakdown (mechanical) of aortic (bifurcation) graft (replacement), initial encounter. T82. 310A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM T82.

Where is aortic root located?

The aorta is the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body. The aortic root is located near where the aorta and the heart connect.

What is the ICD-10 code for status post AAA?

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What is the ICD-10 code for aortic root abscess?

In this case, the additional code to identify the infection will actually be the code you'd report for the native aortic root abscess -- I51. 89.

What is aortic root reconstruction?

This involves complete resection of the diseased portion of the aorta including the aortic valve. The aortic root is then replaced with an artificial tube (graft) and the aortic valve is replaced with a mechanical or biological valve. This type of aortic root reconstruction is called aortic root replacement.

Is aortic root the same as aortic valve?

The term 'aortic root' refers to the aortic valve from its position at the left ventricular outlet to its junction with the ascending portion of the aorta. Anatomically, this whole structure is the aortic valve. The normal aortic valve is more complex than its three semilunar leaflets suggests.

How do I get AAA code after repair?

Wiki ICD-9 Coding for AAA - Status Post RepairCode: I71.4.Code Name: ICD-10 Code for Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.Block: Diseases of arteries, arterioles and capillaries (I70-I79)Details: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture. ... Excludes1: aortic ectasia (I77.81-)More items...•

What is the ICD-10 code for ascending aortic aneurysm?

Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, without rupture I71. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM I71. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.

How do I code AAA?

I71.0 – Dissection of aortaI71.0 – Dissection of aorta.I71.3 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured.I71.4 – Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.I71.5 – Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, ruptured.I71.6 – Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture.I71.8 – Aortic aneurysm of unspecified site, ruptured.More items...•

What is aortic root abscess?

Aortic root abscess (ARA) is a catastrophic complication of aortic root endocarditis, involving both native and prosthetic valves, which often warrants surgical intervention. Currently, aortic valve replacement (AVR) and aortic root replacement (ARR) are the most widely employed techniques.

What is the ICD-10 code for aortic stenosis?

ICD-10 Code for Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis- I35. 0- Codify by AAPC.

What causes aortic root abscess?

Aortic root abscess occurs as a complication of infective endocarditis in 10-37% 9. Abscess formation in post-surgical patients (aortic root repair and/or aortic valve replacement) is most commonly encountered in the first 5 years following surgery, most of which occur in the first 2 years.

What is the bill for a direct anastomosis of a graft to the descending

Per STS, "you should only bill 33870 if a direct anastomosis of graft to the descending aorta with a side of graft to end of head vessel island (including the grafting or re-implantation of the brachiocephalic, left common carotid, and left subclavian arteries) anastomosis is performed.

What arteries are included in AA graft?

The head vessels include the brachiocephalic (or innominate) artery, left common carotid, and left subclavian arteries.

Can you report 33870 if you have a hemi-arch?

Either method of reimplanting the head vessels is included if the aortic arch is also replaced. 33870 should not be reported if a hemi-arch is also replaced.