When coding a central line and the tip is in the right atrium, the DRG moves to the surgical side. Is this correct? Our coder can not find another way to code this.
Actually it was a central line exchange, primary dx Sepsis, here's what was coded:
02PA33Z Removal of Infusion Device from Heart, Percutaneous Approach 02H633Z Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Atrium, Percutaneous Approach
Denise Hunt, RN CDI Manager Jackson Madison County General Hospital office 731-541-4642
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02PA33Z Removal of Infusion Device from Heart, Percutaneous Approach
02H633Z Insertion of Infusion Device into Right Atrium, Percutaneous Approach
Denise Hunt, RN
CDI Manager
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
office 731-541-4642
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