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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]] | ***'''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]] 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. | ||
'''Excludes: ''' | '''Excludes: ''' | ||