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Second, code what was done: [[CCI Component#Component 2|Component 2]]. | Second, code what was done: [[CCI Component#Component 2|Component 2]]. | ||
=== | === Related Imaging, Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures performed at the same time === | ||
Some interventions | Some interventions consists of imaging and/or diagnostic and/or therapeutic procedures. | ||
For these, '''only code the most invasive part''' that implies the other/s. Do '''not''' code the implied codes. | |||
Examples: | Examples: | ||
* for a [[Coronary angiogram (diagnostic cardiac catherization)]] where [[Coronary angioplasty with stenting]] happens in the same sitting, only code the [[Coronary angioplasty with stenting]]. | * for a [[Coronary angiogram (diagnostic cardiac catherization)]] where [[Coronary angioplasty with stenting]] happens in the same sitting, only code the [[Coronary angioplasty with stenting]]. | ||
* if a tissue [[Biopsy]] is done as part of an invasive [[Inspection, Exploration]] code only the [[Biopsy]]. | * if a tissue [[Biopsy]] is done as part of an invasive [[Inspection, Exploration]] code only the [[Biopsy]]. | ||
* for [[Diagnostic thoracentesis]] vs [[which therapeutic counterpart/s?]]{{discussion}}). | |||
=== We are not tracking all possible procedures === | === We are not tracking all possible procedures === | ||