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[[Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)]] is a minimally invasive alternative to major open surgery for the repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) that results in reduced recovery times and potentially improved survival rates. It involves placement of a "stent graft" which | [[Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR)]] is a minimally invasive alternative to major open surgery for the repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) that results in reduced recovery times and potentially improved survival rates. It involves placement of a "stent graft" which reinforces the aneurysm from outside of it. A stent graft is a metal tube covered in fabric which is placed over the aneurysm. Thus as there is no excision or removal of native tissue, the CCI action here is [[Repair]], not [[Excision with Reconstruction, Replacement]]. | ||
== ICD10 / CCI Coding == | == ICD10 / CCI Coding == | ||
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Thoracic endovascular aneurysm repair (TEVAR) is a minimally invasive alternative to major open surgery for the repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms (TAAs) that results in reduced recovery times and potentially improved survival rates. It involves placement of a "stent graft" which reinforces the aneurysm from outside of it. A stent graft is a metal tube covered in fabric which is placed over the aneurysm. Thus as there is no excision or removal of native tissue, the CCI action here is Repair, not Excision with Reconstruction, Replacement.
ICD10 / CCI Coding
CCI
There is no way to indicate that it is an endovascular repair.
ICD10
The most appropriate one of:
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