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CPT code 43460
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What is the cpt code for esophagogastric tamponade?
CPT code 43460
What is the cpt code for esophagogastric tamponade with balloon?
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.
Is cardiac tamponade considered serious?
Cardiac tamponade is a serious medical emergency and must be treated immediately.
Do gastroesophageal and esophagogastric mean the same thing?
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A stab wound to the heart can result in cardiac tamponade this means that?
a stab wound to the heart can result in cardiac tamponade
Is bradycardia a sign of cardiac tamponade?
no
What is the cpt code for Cardiac Tamponade?
Cardiac tamponade itself does not have a specific CPT code, as it is a clinical diagnosis rather than a procedure. However, the procedure often performed to treat it, such as pericardiocentesis, is coded using CPT 33010. If surgical intervention like pericardial window creation is required, it would be coded differently, typically as CPT 32654. Always consult the latest coding guidelines for the most accurate coding.
How common is cardiac tamponade?
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.
What type of shock does cardiac tamponade predispose a patient to?
cardiogenic
What is the most accurate way to diagnose cardiac tamponade?
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.
Paradoxical temponade is what?
Paradoxical tamponade is medication that is used to treat pulsus paradoxus.
What injury would most likely cause obstructive shock?
Cardiac tamponade
