What is the correct coding approach when iliac atherectomy and angioplasty and/or stent placement are performed in the same leg through the same access site?
Catheter-assisted drainage coding has evolved, creating new opportunities, pitfalls, and risks for accurate reporting. With the removal of older “abscess”-specific codes, CPT® presently offers a
Can code 34718 be reported for the placement of an IBE for non-rupture?
When is it appropriate to use modifier 59 for repeat procedures, and what documentation is required to support its use?
Are there specific components that are not included in code 34718?
What are the X{EPSU} modifiers used in laboratory services?
Why were PLA codes 0285U and 0365U revised in 2026?
When should we report 34717 in 2026?
What PLA codes were deleted this past July?
What is the biggest change with the new lower extremity revascularization coding set in 2026?
How should coding be reported when an additional second or third-order vessel is selectively studied within the same vascular family?
Which codes cannot be reported in conjunction with 87494?
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