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If a Surgical Procedure Was Canceled Because the Patient Developed

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If a surgical procedure was canceled because the patient developed atrial fibrillation before the start of the procedure, which Z code would be assigned?


A) Z53.09 Surgical or other procedure not carried out because of contraindication
B) Z53.20 Surgical or other procedure not carried out because of patient's decision
C) Z53.9 Procedure not carried out for other reasons
D) None of the above

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