AFIB-0521 - Sequence # 9080 | Hemorrhage (Non-Access Site), Systemic Events-0521 - Sequence # 9080 | Hemorrhage (Non-Access Site), Systemic Events

0521 - Sequence # 9080 | Hemorrhage (Non-Access Site), Systemic Events

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video discussed a case scenario involving a patient named Mr. Oliver who underwent an AFib-A-Flutter ablation procedure. After the procedure, Mr. Oliver complained of abdominal and lower back pain. A CT scan revealed a small retroperitoneal bleed, but the patient remained stable and did not require invasive treatment. His vital signs and hemoglobin levels remained stable, and he was discharged two days later. The video then addressed how to code this retroperitoneal bleed event in the data collection tool. It concluded that based on the criteria provided, the bleed did not meet the requirements to be coded as an event. The video also mentioned that this coding update was not yet reflected in the registry's data dictionary. Additionally, it stated that if the bleed had met the criteria, it would not be included in metric four of the outcome report, which tracks major adverse events post-AFib ablation and prior to discharge. The video advised referring to the relevant documents for more details.

Keywords

Mr. Oliver

AFib-A-Flutter ablation procedure

abdominal pain

lower back pain

retroperitoneal bleed