Q: Driver of vehicle in MVC struck on driver’s side; unstable vital signs and a widened mediastinum on the initial CXR; a CTA of the chest is performed demonstrating a major aortic tear at the root of the aorta itself; the patient is rushed to the OR; how would you code this vascular injury?

Nov 30, 2010 | Extremities | 0 comments

A: Major thoracic aorta injury involving the root Code: 420212.5

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