General Question for the Week of August 22, 2022
Bryan Nordley
August 22, 2022
What is a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and how is this different from a core biopsy?
What is a fine needle aspiration (FNA) biopsy and how is this different from a core biopsy?
What code would we report for arterial mechanical thrombectomy?
What are the codes for atherectomy in the iliac arteries?
Upper extremity interventional radiology coding is an important area to take to task when it comes to accurate coding. With the pandemic still taking its
How would you code when a radiologist is asked to create a new access, or enlarge an existing access, for a urologist to perform subsequent endourologic
procedures?
What is the difference between a ‘catheter’ and a ‘stent’ in genitourinary procedures?
What are the “additional artery” codes for revascularization in the femoral/ popliteal territory?
Case studies are great learning tools for coders, providing an array of detail and rationale to enhance understanding. Here, we explore a case study related
What is the peri-anastomotic region?
Interventional radiology coding remains some of the most complex to understand and report accurately. With error rates approaching 30% in many areas, there is a
As discussed last month, new category III codes that could impact your interventional radiology coding services are now effective as of January 1, 2022. With
Is there a code for the removal of a gastrostomy or other colonic tube?
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