Cardiology Question for the Week of May 1, 2023

Question:

For 76000, are radiologic supervision and interpretation considered separately reportable along with transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR)?

Answer:

Code 76000 (fluoro less than 1 hour) as well as radiologic supervision and interpretation are considered inclusive and not separately reportable in addition to transcatheter mitral valve repair (TMVR).

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