MaryW_64032
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Partially thrombosed primary right axillary artery aneurysm
Does this get Code to two codes which are below ?
I72.1 and i74.2? Thank you
Does this get Code to two codes which are below ?
I72.1 and i74.2? Thank you
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Resolved Thrombus and aneurysm
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Lori
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Both embolisms and aneurysms have similar-sounding names and can affect blood flow in the brain, but that’s where the similarities end. An embolism blocks blood flow because of a clot, while an aneurysm is when an artery breaks or twists, causing bleeding.
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So if the patient has both you can code both I believe.
Embolism Vs. Aneurysm: Learn the Differences and Similarities
Aneurysms and embolisms both block the flow of blood in some part of your body. However, they each work in different ways. Learn how these two conditions can happen, how they’re connected, and what to do if you’re experiencing one of them.
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So if the patient has both you can code both I believe.
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