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What is balloon valvuloplasty?
Balloon valvuloplasty, also called percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty, is a surgical procedure used to open a narrowed heart valve. The procedure is sometimes referred to as balloon enlargement of a narrowed heart valve.
How does one prepare for a balloon valvuloplasty?
For at least six hours before balloon valvuloplasty, the patient will have to avoid eating or drinking anything
What does Balloon valvuloplasty do?
Balloon valvuloplasty is performed on children and adults to improve valve function and blood flow by enlarging the valve opening
What is valvuloplasty?
Valvuloplasty is similar to a cardiac angioplasty procedure in that it involves the placement of a balloon-tipped catheter into the heart.
How long is a Balloon valvuloplasty?
It takes up to four hours
What are two cardiac catheterization procedures?
Balloon atrial septostomy and balloon valvuloplasty are cardiac catheterization procedures.
Where is balloon valvuloplasty most successful?
The most successful valvuloplasty results are achieved in treating narrowed pulmonary valves, although the treatment of mitral valve stenosis is also generally good. The aortic valve procedure is more difficult to perform and is generally less successful.
What is the purpose of balloon valvuloplasty?
The goal of the procedure is to improve valve function and blood flow by enlarging the valve opening. It is sometimes used to avoid or delay open heart surgery and valve replacement.
What are possible complications of balloon valvuloplasty?
The valve can become misshapen so that it does not close completely, which makes the condition worse. Embolism, where either clots or pieces of valve tissue break off and travel to the brain or the lungs causing blockage, is another possible risk.
What is the medical term meaning Surgical widening of a constricted valve?
Valvuloplasty
What are the correct diagnosis and procedure codes for a valvuloplasty with cardiopulmonary bypass for mitral valve prolapse?
The correct diagnosis code for mitral valve prolapse is typically I34.0 (Mitral valve prolapse). For the procedure, the appropriate code for a valvuloplasty with cardiopulmonary bypass is 33411 (Mitral valve valvuloplasty with cardiopulmonary bypass). Always verify with the latest coding guidelines and updates to ensure accuracy.
What is the cpt code for valvuloplasty of the aortic valva using transventricular dilation with cardiopulmonary bypass?
33403
