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CPT Codes
Current Procedural Terminology codes used to describe medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.
ICD-10
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, used for coding diagnoses.
HCPCS Codes
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System codes used for billing Medicare and Medicaid.
Extirpation
The surgical removal of tissue or debris from a body part.
Thrombectomy
A surgical procedure to remove a thrombus (blood clot) from a blood vessel.
Percutaneous Approach
A minimally invasive procedure performed through the skin.
Medical Necessity
Healthcare services that are appropriate and necessary for a patient’s diagnosis or treatment.
MCC
Major Complications or Comorbidities, conditions that significantly increase the complexity of care.
CC
Complications or Comorbidities, conditions that affect the treatment course.
Reimbursement
Payment made to healthcare providers for their services.
Vascular Procedures
Surgical procedures that involve the blood vessels.
CMS
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a federal agency that administers the nation’s major healthcare programs.
Dynamic Reimbursement
A reimbursement system that changes based on various factors like services rendered and policies.
Autologous Tissue Substitute
A graft made from the patient's own tissue used in surgical procedures.
Diagnosis Codes
Codes that represent a patient’s diagnosis for billing and documentation purposes.
Principle Admission Diagnosis
The main reason for a patient's admission to the hospital.
Procedure Pricing
The cost associated with performing a specific medical procedure.
Angiographic Procedures
Medical imaging techniques used to visualize the inside of blood vessels.
Indications for Use
Approved medical reasons for using a particular device or treatment.
FlowSaver Blood Return System
A system used with medical catheters to collect and return the patient’s own blood.
