Cardiology Question for the Week of February 17, 2020
If the intent of the procedure is to place a PICC line but this cannot be done, and the catheter is advanced only into a peripheral vein can this be coded as a PICC with a -52 modifier?
If the intent of the procedure is to place a PICC line but this cannot be done, and the catheter is advanced only into a peripheral vein can this be coded as a PICC with a -52 modifier?
In what situation is 93624 used and may I report this with ablation codes?
What code do I use in place of 0337T?
What are the new category III codes describing mitral valve and tricuspid valve annulus reconstruction?
If the intent of the procedure is to place a PICC line but this cannot be done, and the catheter is advanced only into a peripheral vein can this be coded as a PICC with a -52 modifier?
Do you have any physician documentation tips for EP studies?
May 33368 be reported with 33362?
What code would I report for intravascular catheter-based coronary vessel during a diagnostic evaluation?
Do you have any guidance for codes 93303 and 93304?
Do you have any tips when using 33340 with heart catheterization codes?
Do you have any additional guidance for echocardiography performed with contrast in a hospital setting from last week’s question?
What codes do I report for echocardiography performed with contrast in the hospital setting?
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