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Solve This Conduit Stenosis Question

Published on Tue Apr 09, 2013

Question: Which ICD-9 code applies to RV-to-PA conduit valve stenosis? The conduit required replacement.
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Answer: If the right ventricle to pulmonary artery conduit valve had reached its expected end of life, consider V53.39 (Fitting and adjustment of other cardiac device), which applies to removal and replacement of a device.
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