Cardiology Question for the Week of February 8, 2021
If a coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is done, then a drug-eluting stent (DES) is attempted, but unable to cross lesion do you code this as C9600-74?
If a coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is done, then a drug-eluting stent (DES) is attempted, but unable to cross lesion do you code this as C9600-74?
What is the difference between oral hydration and intravenous hydration therapy?
What is the appropriate code for a percutaneous biopsy of the lung?
Do you have any advice on code 92941/C9606?
I heard that the ACR and others helped to lessen the anticipated Medicare cuts finalized in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, can you tell me more?
What are the documentation requirements to bill for hydration?
Do you have any tips for new code 33741?
What is the APC status indicator for 94016?
A CT of the head without contrast is performed in the morning, and a CT of the head with contrast is performed on the same day in the afternoon. Is it correct to code this scenario using 70450 with 70460 separately accompanied by modifier 59, or choose just 70470?
Can we bill for an angiogram and catheter placement for a failed access site done during a Left Heart Catheterization (LHC)? For example, the right radial artery (RRA) access was obtained but we could not navigate the wire to the right subclavian. Right brachial artery angiography was performed through the diagnostic catheter. There was moderate tortuosity and the vessel size was small, and a decision was made to pursue a right femoral artery access. Could we bill 36140-59 and 75710-59 with LHC 93458?
Does the JW modifier policy apply to radiopharmaceutical waste?
Can codes like 87088 and 87184 be used multiple times in association with 87086?
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