To guarantee the correct coronary artery disease (CAD) code, paying attention to the fifth digit of 414.0x is a must. Nab Atherosclerosis as CAD Culprit The most prevalent type of heart disease, CAD, occurs when the coronary arteries become narrowed or blocked. The most common cause is atherosclerosis, a progressive buildup of plaque that allows less blood flow to the heart muscle, resulting in angina pectoris. Some of the many complications of obstructive CAD include [...]
