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***'''thrombectomy''' | ***'''thrombectomy''' | ||
***'''embolectomy''' | ***'''embolectomy''' | ||
***'''removal of thrombus or embolism from within a blood vessel''' For an EVT, combine with [[(T) Intracranial Vessels]] for [[Cerebral infarction/stroke due to embolism]] | ***'''vegectomy'''- procedure done using angiovac for endocarditis, combine with the appropriate valve | ||
***'''removal of thrombus or embolism from within a blood vessel''' For an EVT, combine with [[(T) Intracranial Vessels]] for [[Cerebral infarction/stroke due to embolism]] or [[Cerebral infarction/stroke, NOS]] there is no need to code the cerebral angiogram as it is part of the procedure, however, if a patient goes for an EVT and a thrombectomy is not done then you would only code the cerebral angiogram. | |||
**D&C for normal uterine tissue, combine with [[(T) Uterus and Surrounding Structures]], if the tissue is necrotic see [[Debridement]] | |||
'''Excludes: ''' | '''Excludes: ''' | ||
* Removal of cancerous or other abnormal tissue, a mass or tumor, instead use one of these (the ICD10 codes will indicate what was removed): | * Removal of cancerous or other abnormal tissue, a mass or tumor, instead use one of these (the ICD10 codes will indicate what was removed): | ||