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Multiple procedures during the same operative episode ✔️✔️a) if the same root operation is
performed on different body parts
b) the same root operation is repeated at different body sites that are included in the same body
part value
c) multiple root operations with distinct objectives are performed on the same body part
d) the intended root operation is attempted using one approach, but is converted to a different
approach.
Intended procedure discontinued ✔️✔️Code the procedure to the root operation performed
Procedure discontinued before root operation is performed ✔️✔️Code the root operation
inspection of the body part or anatomical region inspected
Biopsy procedure ✔️✔️Coded using; excision, extraction, or drainage + the qualifier
diagnostic
(qualifier diagnostic is used only for biopsies)
Biopsy + more definitive procedures ✔️✔️Both are coded
Overlapping layers ✔️✔️The body part with the deepest layer is coded
, Bypass procedures ✔️✔️The body part bypassed from and to. The fourth character is the from
and the qualifier is the to
Coronary arteries ✔️✔️Classified by number of distinct sites treated
Multiple coronary artery sites bypassed ✔️✔️A separate procedure is coded for each coronary
artery site that uses a different device and/or qualifier
Root operation Control ✔️✔️Stopping or attempt to stop post-procedural bleeding; if
unsuccessful and another more definitive root operation is performed code that instead of control
Resection ✔️✔️All of a specific body part is cut out or off
Excision ✔️✔️Cutting out of a less specific body part
Autograph obtained from a different body part ✔️✔️A separate procedure is coded
Fusion of spine ✔️✔️Classified by the level of the spine
Multiple vertebral joints fused ✔️✔️Separate procedure is coded for each vertebral joint that
uses a different device and/or qualifier
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Multiple procedures during the same operative episode ✔️✔️a) if the same root operation is
performed on different body parts
b) the same root operation is repeated at different body sites that are included in the same body
part value
c) multiple root operations with distinct objectives are performed on the same body part
d) the intended root operation is attempted using one approach, but is converted to a different
approach.
Intended procedure discontinued ✔️✔️Code the procedure to the root operation performed
Procedure discontinued before root operation is performed ✔️✔️Code the root operation
inspection of the body part or anatomical region inspected
Biopsy procedure ✔️✔️Coded using; excision, extraction, or drainage + the qualifier
diagnostic
(qualifier diagnostic is used only for biopsies)
Biopsy + more definitive procedures ✔️✔️Both are coded
Overlapping layers ✔️✔️The body part with the deepest layer is coded
, Bypass procedures ✔️✔️The body part bypassed from and to. The fourth character is the from
and the qualifier is the to
Coronary arteries ✔️✔️Classified by number of distinct sites treated
Multiple coronary artery sites bypassed ✔️✔️A separate procedure is coded for each coronary
artery site that uses a different device and/or qualifier
Root operation Control ✔️✔️Stopping or attempt to stop post-procedural bleeding; if
unsuccessful and another more definitive root operation is performed code that instead of control
Resection ✔️✔️All of a specific body part is cut out or off
Excision ✔️✔️Cutting out of a less specific body part
Autograph obtained from a different body part ✔️✔️A separate procedure is coded
Fusion of spine ✔️✔️Classified by the level of the spine
Multiple vertebral joints fused ✔️✔️Separate procedure is coded for each vertebral joint that
uses a different device and/or qualifier
