CPT^® 35102, Under Direct Repair of Aneurysm or Excision (Partial or Total) and Graft Insertion for Aneurysm, Pseudoaneurysm, Ruptured Aneurysm, and Associated Occlusive Disease Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 35102 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Direct Repair of Aneurysm or Excision (Partial or Total) and Graft Insertion for Aneurysm, Pseudoaneurysm, Ruptured Aneurysm, and Associated Occlusive Disease Procedures.

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In this procedure, the provider makes an incision into the abdomen and pelvis to access the aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm in the aorta and iliac vessels. The provider then performs direct repair or places a graft at the site of repair.

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[QUOTE="kparkhurst, post: 272950, member: 35102"]I have a physician who is documenting 2 separate reports for procedures done within the same operative session. Ex. endoscopic carpal tunnel and trigge... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="kparkhurst, post: 261467, member: 35102"]Although MDM is not a required component, it does help to support medical necessity of the visit. I also teach my physicians to start with the MDM as i... [ Read More ]

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Could be anumber of CPTs.... I'm assuming you need the CPT. Without the report note, could be 0078T, 0079T, 0080T, 0081T, 34800-34832, 35102, 35103, 35081, 35082, 35091, 35092.... [ Read More ]

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[QUOTE="kparkhurst, post: 167537, member: 35102"]I went to the E/M University conference in March and loved it! There is a good mix of physicians and other coders that attended and it was great to hea... [ Read More ]

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