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Analyze Aneurysm ICD-9 Code

Published on Tue Mar 03, 2009

Question: Which ICD9 codes should I report for atrial septal aneurysm? California Subscriber Answer: The proper ICD9 414.10 (Aneurysm of heart [wall]). An atrial septal aneurysm involves bulging in the wall between the atria. Term tip: You might also see it called aneurysm of septum secundum or aneurysm of septum primum. --  You Be the Coder and Reader Questions prepared with the assistance of Jim Collins, CCC, CPC, ACS-CA, CHCC, president of www.CardiologyCoder.Com.
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