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Cardiac Anesthesia:

Sharpen Your CABG Coding Skills in 4 Simple Steps

Published on Tue Jan 09, 2024

Don’t be afraid to dig through the surgeon’s documentation for key details. When coding for anesthesia during coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) procedures, factors such as the patient’s age and whether physicians used specialized equipment during the operation can affect your reporting. With so many considerations, trying to figure out proper coding for these surgeries can get a bit tricky. [...]
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