Any and all references to reimbursement codes are provided as examples only and are not intended to be a recommendation or advice as to the appropriate code for a particular patient, diagnosis, product or procedure or a guarantee or promise of coverage or payment, nor does Artivion warranty that codes listed are appropriate in all related clinical scenarios. It is the responsibility of the provider to determine if coverage exists and what requirements are necessary for submitting a proper claim for reimbursement to a health plan or payer, including the appropriate code(s) for products provided or services rendered. Providers are responsible for all decisions relating to coding and reimbursement submissions. Medicare’s Correct Coding Initiative and commercial payer policies are reviewed and updated several times each year. Artivion recommends consultation with payers, reimbursement specialists and/or legal counsel regarding appropriate product or procedure codes, coverage, and reimbursement matters. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code 2 Diagnosis codes serve a crucial role for hospitals and physicians in describing the primary disease or medical condition requiring treatment. In cases of Acute Type A Aortic Dissection, the range of diagnosis code scenarios and their combinations is extensive and beyond the scope of this document. It is advisable for customers to seek guidance from local carriers or intermediaries and to consider advice from legal, financial, coding, or reimbursement experts for queries related to ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. This document considers the patient primary diagnosis code for dissection of the ascending thoracic aorta.
ICD-10-CM Description I71.010 Dissection of Ascending Thoracic Aorta
Inpatient ICD-10-PCS Procedure Code 2 ICD-10-PCS is the classification system which is used for coding procedures and services provided in the inpatient setting of hospitals. Identification and reporting of the correct ICD-10-PCS procedure code permits appropriate mapping and reimbursement for the care provided to the patient. The most appropriate ICD-10-PCS codes that apply to patients diagnosed with Dissection of Ascending Thoracic Aorta include the following:
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