As you know, coding for vascular angiography and interventions is complicated. Adding to the challenge, it is open to interpretation (hello often unclear documentation!) and
If there’s one thing we can count on to remain consistent in the world of IR coding, it’s that this time of year is full
When it comes to pain management procedures, we often think of steroid injections, nerve blocks or other similar procedures (fun fact: watch out for numerous
Central venous access and PICC line placements were a bit of a headache for coding this year due to new codes, language and guidelines that
With recent significant changes in the fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy code family, let’s review a few key takeaways. Prior to this year, there were
+76937 Ultrasound guidance for vascular access requiring ultrasound evaluation of potential access sites, documentation of selected vessel patency, concurrent real-time ultrasound visualization of vascular needle
The concept behind bundled codes is not new to anyone familiar with coding for interventional radiology procedures, and it’s no surprise that complete codes (including
As with most IR procedures, one of the primary issues faced when it comes to coding remains the inconsistent language in reports. Procedures can be
Abdominal Aortography, the basics An abdominal aortogram describes imaging of the abdominal aorta, which is the segment of the aorta from the level of the
The arteriovenous (AV) dialysis circuit is designed for repetitive access to perform hemodialysis. Patients on long-term dialysis will usually have an AV fistula (created by
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