STS/ACC TVT v3 Education-Sequence# 13496 - Syntax Score (Video 0:41)

Sequence# 13496 - Syntax Score (Video 0:41)

Video Transcription

Sequence 13496 Syntax Score is a new data element specific to TABA procedures. The Syntax Score is a grading tool that is used to determine the complexity of coronary  artery disease in the patient's native vessels. This tool is only used when left main disease or three-vessel disease in the native vessels has been identified.  When the Syntax Score has not been documented in the medical record prior to the procedure, please leave Sequence 13496 blank and code Sequence 13497 Syntax Score Not Documented.

Video Summary

Sequence 13496 Syntax Score is a new data element used in TABA procedures to determine the complexity of coronary artery disease in the patient's native vessels, specifically when left main disease or three-vessel disease is present. If the Syntax Score is not documented prior to the procedure, Sequence 13496 should be left blank and Sequence 13497 should be coded as Syntax Score Not Documented.