Terms Which We Use Frequently In IR Coding

Antegrade- In the direction of flow.

Retrograde-In opposite direction to the flow.

Contralateral-Pertaining to the opposite side.

Ippisilateral-Pertaining to the same side.

Bifurcation-Place where division occurs.

First order-It is primary vascular branch of aorta or the vessel punctured during angiography.

Second order-Branch of first order.

Third order-Branch of second order.

Selective Cath-Catheterization of 1st, 2nd or 3rd or heigher vessel.

Nonselective Cath-Catheter placement in aorta, vena cava, or the vessel punctured.