This code is used to classify the presence of a heart assist device, such as a watchman device, in a patient's medical record. For the watchman laa closure procedure, physicians will use the category iii cpt code 0281t to report implantation of the. If the device is interrogated, code z45.018 would be reported as.
Based on our directions for use, the watchman procedure involves use of tee imaging as follows: **report with icd10 procedure code on october 1, 2015. The appropriate icd10 procedure code for reporting the watchman implant is 02l73dk:
Appropriate candidacy for the watchman device. Device selection should be based on accurate laa measurements obtained using echocardiographic imaging guidance (tee recommended) in multiple angles (e.g., 0o, 45o,. It excludes complications of cardiac and vascular devices, implants. Several devices have been studied for laa occlusion, including but not limited to the watchman® laa system, the cardioblate® closure device, the amplatzer™ cardiac plug, the amplatzer™.