Cardiology Question for the Week of June 2, 2025
Bryan Nordley
June 2, 2025
For revascularization codes, what modifiers should be assigned if the tibial/peroneal arteries in both legs are treated?
For revascularization codes, what modifiers should be assigned if the tibial/peroneal arteries in both legs are treated?
What impact do the recent CMS updates to the Conditions of Participation (CoP) and Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) have on emergency preparedness and cardiac care, particularly in hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals?
Can a subcutaneous injection of insulin administered to a patient be billed?
What new payment policy is CMS implementing to support the use of domestically sourced Mo-99 in nuclear cardiology imaging?
What are the documentation requirements to bill for hydration?
What is the correct coding approach when percutaneous drainage is performed without leaving an indwelling catheter in place at the end of the procedure?
Can you explain how CMS is addressing reimbursement for high-cost diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear cardiology?
Under what circumstances can code 96376 be reported in conjunction with 96374 or 96375 for IV push administrations?
What steps is CMS taking to improve access to high-cost specialty drugs, particularly for underserved populations served by Indian Health Service and tribal hospitals?
CMS just finalized a policy to pay for non-opioid pain treatments. Why does this matter, especially for heart patients?
Can we bill 36415 for blood returned (or collected) after insertion of IV access and bill as a specimen collection?
What is the difference between oral hydration and intravenous hydration therapy?
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