What coding choice is made for closures resulting from embolization?

The appropriate coding choice for closures resulting from embolization is based on the nature of the procedure and the intended outcome. In the context of embolization, which typically involves the intentional occlusion of a blood vessel to prevent blood flow, the coding choice that reflects this outcome is the occlusion code.

Embolization is performed to treat conditions like aneurysms or vascular malformations by blocking blood flow, effectively closing off the vessel involved. The occlusion code accurately represents this intervention, making it clear that a vessel was intentionally obstructed for therapeutic reasons.

This choice is focused specifically on the technical action taken during the embolization process — which is to occlude or block a vessel — rather than suggesting a repair or closure that might imply a return to pre-procedure functionality without emergency intervention. Thus, opting for the occlusion code captures the specialized nature and desired result of the embolization procedure.