AFIB-0721 - Sequence # 10200 - 10205 | Discharge Medications-0721 - Sequence # 10200 - 10205

0721 - Sequence # 10200 - 10205 | Discharge Medications

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In the video, the monthly case scenario for July 2021 of the AFib Ablation Registry is discussed. The case focuses on a patient named Mr. Ed who underwent an AFib ablation procedure. Due to a history of bleeding while on warfarin and apixaban, Mr. Ed had a left atrial appendage occlusion prior to the ablation procedure to manage the risk of stroke without anticoagulants. After the successful ablation, Mr. Ed is discharged home without any anticoagulants. The question presented is how to code direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in the discharge medications given his contraindication. The answer is number three: no medical reason. This is because the documentation states a contraindication to anticoagulants, allowing all anticoagulants to be coded as no medical reason. The video emphasizes the importance of having a documented medical reason or contraindication to support coding medications as no medical reason.<br /><br />No credits were mentioned in the transcript.

Keywords

AFib Ablation Registry

monthly case scenario

Mr. Ed

AFib ablation procedure

left atrial appendage occlusion