Medical Codes to Report Cardiogenic Shock

1. Summary - The blog discusses cardiogenic shock. Read about the causes, symptoms and medical codes pertaining to this fatal cardiac condition. Address, 8596 E. 101st Street, Suite H Tulsa, OK 74133

2. Cardiogenic shock occurs when the heart is suddenly unable to supply enough blood to the vital organs of the body. The failure of the heart to pump enough nutrients results in reduced blood pressure and organ failure. According to reports from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) heart attack is the most common cause of cardiogenic shock. Cardiology medical billing and coding can be challenging. Physicians can rely on medical billing companiesto report diagnosis and treatment correctly on claims. Cardiogenic shock is more common in men than in women, especially the elderly. If not treated immediately, cardiogenic shock can be fatal. Another grave complication is damage to the liver, kidneys or other organs from lack of oxygen, which can be permanent. In most cases, patients experience mild symptoms at first. In some cases, the patient may not have any symptoms and then immediately lose consciousness. Identifying the symptoms of the condition at an early stage can help reduce the risk of developing cardiogenic shock in the long run. Diagnosis involves a physical examination and tests like - Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG), Echocardiogram, Cardiac catheterization (angiogram) and Chest X-ray. Treatment modalities for the condition involve a combination of medications, heart procedures or other surgeries, depending on the person’s condition. Medical Codes to Report Cardiogenic Shock ICD-10 Codes •R57 Shock, not elsewhere classified •R57.0 Cardiogenic shock •R57.1 Hypovolemic shock •R57.8 Other shock •R57.9 Shock, unspecified CPT Codes •33990 Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart arterial access only www.outsourcestrategies.com (800) 670-2809

3. •33991 Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, both arterial and venous access, with transseptal puncture •33992 Removal of percutaneous left heart ventricular assist device, arterial or arterial and venous cannula(s), at separate and distinct session from insertion •33993 Repositioning of percutaneous right or left heart ventricular assist device with imaging guidance at separate and distinct session from insertion •33995 Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; right heart, venous access only •33997 Removal of percutaneous right heart ventricular assist device, venous cannula, at separate and distinct session from insertion ICD- Procedure Codes • 5A0221D Assistance with Cardiac Output using Impeller pump, Continuous 5A02216 Assistance with Cardiac Output using Other Pump, Continuous • Medical billing and coding cardiology disorders can be complex as there are multiple codes related various conditions. To ensure maximum accuracy and efficiency in medical billing and coding tasks, healthcare practices can rely on medical billing services provided by experts. www.outsourcestrategies.com (800) 670-2809