LAAO-0821 - Sequence # 7002 | Procedure Start Time-0821 - Sequence # 7002

0821 - Sequence # 7002 | Procedure Start Time

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Video Summary

In this video, the LAAO case scenario for August 2021 is discussed. The patient in this scenario is an 84-year-old with a history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, TIA, and an ischemic stroke. The procedure plan includes a pulmonary vein isolation ablation followed by an LAAO procedure with the insertion of a Watchman device. The video explains how to code sequence number 7002, which refers to the start time of the LAAO procedure. The answer is that it should be coded based on the time the LAAO procedure starts, which is 10 a.m. The video also provides information on coding other related factors such as anticoagulation therapy and concomitant procedures. No credits were granted in the video.

Keywords

LAAO case scenario

August 2021

paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

TIA

ischemic stroke