Implantation of Internal Device: Difference between revisions
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**Example: for PEG tube you combine this "what was done" code with the "body part" code: '''[[(T) Stomach, Pylorus]]''' | **Example: for PEG tube you combine this "what was done" code with the "body part" code: '''[[(T) Stomach, Pylorus]]''' | ||
**Example: for VAD you combine this "what was done" code with the "body part" code: '''[[(T) Cardiac ventricle]]''' | **Example: for VAD you combine this "what was done" code with the "body part" code: '''[[(T) Cardiac ventricle]]''' | ||
** If the patient already has a VAD from a previous admission you can use [[Cardiac device, has one]] | |||
*While technically, internal pacemaker or temporary pacemaker are internal devices, both are picklist items. | *While technically, internal pacemaker or temporary pacemaker are internal devices, both are picklist items. | ||
*Technically a Porta-cath is an internal device, but it is coded as a central line, which is also a picklist item | *Technically a Porta-cath is an internal device, but it is coded as a central line, which is also a picklist item | ||