Cardiology

What code would I report for transapical access of the left atrium during cardiac catheterization for a congenital heart defect? Is there a new 2022 code for this?

What code would we report for a thermodilution indicator dilution study for cardiac output measurement during cardiac catheterization for a congenital heart defect?

What is the intent of code 93463?

As a follow-up to last week’s question, how do the new 2022 congenital catheterization code directives define abnormal native connections?

How do the new 2022 congenital catheterization code directives define normal native connections?

We are confused about the new 2022 codes for congenital cardiac catheterization. Which code is used for studies such as an indicator dilution study like thermodilution when it comes to catheterization for congenital heart defects? What about codes for reporting contrast injections?

What code would be assigned for inserting a new lead into an existing pacemaker? The old right ventricular (RV) lead was capped, and a new RV lead was inserted.

Can you explain what new code 93319 is used for?

How many times may code 92941 be reported? We treated three vessels during a myocardial infarction (MI).

How would we code the following situation: An interventional cardiologist deploys a drug-eluting stent in the LAD and performs PTCA of the RCA?

When should 37236 not be reported?