When reporting endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair, the most crucial piece of information you’ll need is the type of prosthesis the physician placed. Familiarize yourself with the five available types of prostheses, and you’ll choose the primary code for these procedures in a snap. Step 1: Identify the Artery or Arteries Targeted As an initial step, you should determine if the physician places the prosthesis in the abdominal aorta only, or if a portion [...]
