Cardiology Question for the Week of October 30, 2023
Can we use the new 2023 heart/coronary codes for outpatient hospitals?
Can we use the new 2023 heart/coronary codes for outpatient hospitals?
How is a left heart catheterization using the percutaneous retrograde technique performed?
Can 93456 be billed with 33418?
Following up on last week’s question what does 93456 actually include?
Can 93503 be reported with 93456?
When do we report codes 93016 and 93018 as opposed to 93015?
What is an acceptable base code to pair with add-on code 0715T– Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)?
When do we report 37246 as opposed to 37247?
How do we bill for echocardiography performed with contrast in the hospital setting?
How should a DES stenting of the native LCx be reported when the graft is navigated to arrive at the lesion? Is this reported with 92928-LC/C9600-LC? Is there any additional code or work that can be awarded in this situation?
A patient presents for percutaneous transfemoral TAVR. Upon completion of TAVR, a dissection is noted in the common femoral access vessel. This is treated with angioplasty and stent. Is it appropriate to code CPT 37221 for the femoral artery angioplasty and stenting in addition to the TAVR, CPT 33361®?
How do you code for an abdominal aortogram/lower extremity angiography during a cardiac catheterization?
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