Aortic Valve Replacement ICD-10-CM Codes

No. Once the aortic valve gets damaged, replacing it is the only way to address it before it becomes a problem.

As with any surgical procedure, healthcare professionals will inform patients about the risks, which include the following: infections, the formation of blood clots, stroke, and arrhythmia. There is also a 2% chance of death.

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Two to three months. Patients can resume normal activities after six weeks post-procedure, but it’s best to follow whatever advice the doctors give, especially what to avoid doing and consuming.