Implantation of a patient-activated cardiac event recorder is coded as:
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Q. 2) CABG using left saphenous vein to the LIMA. Assign the appropriate code(s).
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Q. 3) Patient has ESRD and requires dialysis. An arteriovenous fistula is created in the right arm by direct anastomosis for long-term dialysis access. Assign the procedure code.
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Q. 4) A 70-year-old man is being seen in the cardiac rehab unit. He is status post open heart surgery for heart valve prosthesis due to mitral valve prolapse. Assign the appropriate code(s).
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Q. 5) While performing a transcatheter procedure, if the physician indicates a C-arm was used, an additional code for ____________________ is assigned.
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Q. 6) For transcatheter procedures, there are three components to the procedure. Likewise there are three codes required: catheter placement, therapeutic service, and ____________________.
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Q. 7) _________ deposits in the blood vessels can result in a myocardial infarction or heart attack.
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Q. 8) ____________________ is defibrillation forcing the patient's heart electrical impulses back into normal sinus rhythm.
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Q. 9) ____________________ is reconstitution or recanalization of a blood vessel by balloon dilation, mechanical stripping, forceful injection of fibrinolytics, or placement of a stent.
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Q. 10) When critical care codes are selected and reported on the claim in addition to any other E/M services provided by the same physician, modifier_______ may be required.
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