LAAO-0423 - Sequence # 4010 | CHA2DS2-VASc NYHA Functional Classification-0423 - Sequence # 4010 | CHA2DS2-VASc NYHA Functional Classification

0423 - Sequence # 4010 | CHA2DS2-VASc NYHA Functional Classification

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Video Summary

This video focuses on sequence 4010 of the CHADS-VASc New York Heart Association functional classification. It clarifies the coding of this data element and provides an example scenario of a 75-year-old man with persistent non-valvular atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure. The video explains that physician documentation is required to enable coding of the functional classification. If there is no documentation or clarification from the physician, sequence 4010 should be left blank. The video also mentions that the NYHA functional classification should be based on specific documentation in the medical record, not just the patient's symptoms. The FAQs have been updated to reflect these changes. The video concludes by thanking viewers and mentioning that the series on CHADS-VASC elements will continue in June.

Keywords

CHADS-VASc

New York Heart Association

functional classification

coding

physician documentation