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Atherectomy uses a rotating shaver or other device placed on the end of a catheter to slice away or destroy plaque

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Where is atherectomy performed?

Performed in a cardiac catheterization lab, atherectomy is also called removal of plaque from the coronary arteries. It can be used instead of, or along with, balloon angioplasty. Atherectomy is successful about 95% of the time


What is an atherectomy?

An atherectomy is a surgical procedure to remove plaque from an artery.


Describe atherectomy to treat ischemia?

Atherectomy, in which the surgeon shaves off and removes strips of plaque from the blocked artery.


What types of atherectomy are there?

rotational, directional, and transluminal extraction. Rotational atherectomy uses a high speed rotating shaver to grind up plaque. Directional atherectomy was the first type approved, but is no longer commonly used


Is transluminal atherectomy code selection is based on location and injection site?

Yes, the code selection for transluminal atherectomy is based on the specific anatomical location of the procedure and the injection site used. Different codes apply for various vascular territories, such as coronary, peripheral, or carotid arteries, as well as for the type of atherectomy performed. Accurate coding requires careful consideration of these factors to ensure proper reimbursement and compliance with coding guidelines.


What medications are administered before atherectomy is performed?

At the beginning of the procedure, medications to control blood pressure, dilate the coronary arteries, and prevent blood clots are administered


How is Transluminal extraction coronary atherectomy performed?

uses a device that cuts plaque off vessel walls and vacuums it into a bottle. It is used to clear bypass grafts.


When should atherectomy not be performed?

should not be performed when the plaque is located where blood vessels divide into branches, when plaque is angular or inside an angle of a blood vessel, on patients with weak vessel walls, on ulcerated or calcium-hardened lesions


How is the patient prepared for atherectomy?

The day before atherectomy, the patient takes medication to prevent blood clots and may be asked to bathe and shampoo with an antiseptic skin cleaner


What is Cpt code for percutaneous transluminal fem-pop atherectomy?

37227


What is the cpt code for Percutaneous transluminal fem- pop atherectomy?

37227


What is the cpt code for percutaneous transluminal fem-pop atherectomy?

37227