LAAO-0421 - Sequence # 4600 | Left Atrial Appendage Intervention-0421 - Sequence # 4600

0421 - Sequence # 4600 | Left Atrial Appendage Intervention

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Video Summary

In this video, the LAAO case scenario for April 2021 is discussed. The sequence number for the case is 4600, which was later updated to 14804 to reflect an upgrade. A patient underwent an LAAO procedure but developed a moderate pericardial effusion, which was successfully resolved through pericardiocentesis. The procedure was then halted, and the patient was discharged. After one month, the patient was readmitted and the Watchman device was successfully placed. The question posed is how sequence number 4600 should be coded for the second procedure. It is determined that it should be coded as "yes" since the first attempt constituted an aborted procedure. The coding of sequence number 4600 also affects the coding of the intervention type, such as percutaneous occlusion or epicardial ligation based on the attempted or planned device. No credits were mentioned in the video.

Keywords

LAAO case scenario

pericardial effusion

Watchman device

aborted procedure

intervention type