Congrats to our AAPC HealthCon winners from last week!

Helena Polk, CPC - CIRCC Study Guide
Gary Chan, MD - Interventional Radiology Coding Reference
Linda King, CPC, CPCO, CPC-I, CCVTC, CEMC, CGSC- Vascular & Endovascular Surgery Coding Reference
Sheila Russell - Diagnostic & Interventional Cardiovascular Coding Reference
Kelly Brian - Cardiothoracic Surgery Coding Reference
Dana Dayries, CPC - Diagnostic Radiology Coding Reference

November 2017 Q & A

Question: Infrarenal AAA

My provider did infrarenal AAA, using US guidance, he accessed both femoral arteries. He deployed a Gore endovascular stent with careful attention not to encroach the left renal artery. Then, the Gore limb was placed into the right common iliac artery. An extender device was placed from the main body limb, just above the left hypogastric. My question: is it appropriate to code 34825 since he used another limb extension?

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ADVOCATE, a growing Fortune 5000 healthcare medical billing company, is looking for an Interventional Radiology Medical Coder and an Oncology Coder.

ADVOCATE Radiology Billing & Reimbursement Specialists is an innovative leader in the national radiology reimbursement and management sector of healthcare. We contribute outstanding technical insight with client-friendly services to help our clients achieve optimal top line revenue performance. Visit www.radadvocate.com for more information.

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