Vascular embolization can prove challenging for many coders. Knowing the fundamentals of vascular embolization is important for successful CPT® coding. By gaining better comprehension of
Vascular embolization can prove challenging for many coders. Knowing the fundamentals of vascular embolization is important for successful CPT® coding. By gaining better comprehension of
Interventional radiology has long been filled with complex procedures with non- thrombolytic agent administration being one area of challenge. Reviewing the fundamentals of 61650–61651 are
As with most things, for vascular IR coding it’s important to diligently maintain foundational knowledge while continuing to build – because, if there’s one thing
“Can we code and bill for both a CT and CTA on the same day?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions when
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
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