heartyoga
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I am not sure how to code "tandem lesion of 80% - 90% involving mid right coronary artery" from a cath report.
Typically we use I25.118. Another coder had suggested using I25.83(coronary atherosclerosis due to lipid rich plaque) or I25.84 (coronary atherosclerosis due to calcified coronary lesion); however, physician said that he cannot be sure if blockage is due to lipids or calcification.
Any suggestions?
Typically we use I25.118. Another coder had suggested using I25.83(coronary atherosclerosis due to lipid rich plaque) or I25.84 (coronary atherosclerosis due to calcified coronary lesion); however, physician said that he cannot be sure if blockage is due to lipids or calcification.
Any suggestions?