CPT code 43460
CPT code 43460
The CPT code for esophagogastric tamponade with balloon is 43284. This code specifically refers to the procedure of using a balloon for tamponade in the esophagus or stomach to control bleeding. It's important to verify the code with the latest CPT coding guidelines or your healthcare provider, as codes may be updated or vary based on specific circumstances.
Cardiac tamponade is a serious medical emergency and must be treated immediately.
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Cardiac tamponade has an incidence of two in 10,000 the general U.S. population. Approximately 2% of cases are attributed to injuries that penetrate the chest.
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When cardiac tamponade is suspected, accurate diagnosis can be life-saving. The most accurate way to identify this condition is by using a test called an echocardiogram.
Cardiac tamponade
Paradoxical tamponade is medication that is used to treat pulsus paradoxus.
When tamponade occurs because of trauma, the sound of the heart beats can become faint, and the blood pressure in the arteries decreases, while the blood pressure in the veins increases.