Cardiology Coding Alert

93653-+93657 Breakdown Lets You Master New Codes in a Snap

Published on Thu Nov 08, 2012

Transseptal puncture is separately reportable ... sometimes.

Trying to take in all of CPT® 2013's electrophysiology changes at once can leave your head spinning. Compare and contrast the new codes with ease using this table.

Cardiology Coding Alert

CPT® 2013:
93651 and 93652 Make Way for 5 New EP Study and Ablation Codes
When the physician combines multiple services in one session, check these codes first.Many coders are [...]

93653-+93657 Breakdown Lets You Master New Codes in a Snap
Transseptal puncture is separately reportable ... sometimes.Trying to take in all of CPT® 2013's electrophysiology [...]

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HCPCS 2013 Modifiers Offer New Coronary Options
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CCI:
33210 and 33211 Edits Emphasize 'Separate Procedure' for Temp PMs
Review modifier changes and column swaps for the full picture.Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) 18.3, effective [...]

ICD-10-CM:
I48.- Range Will Expand Your Atrial Fibrillation and Flutter Options
Caution: Confusing persistent with permanent will lead you to the wrong code.Atrial fibrillation encounters take [...]

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Chronic Venous Hypertension Lands a Spot on Palmetto LCD
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You Be the Coder:
37205 and 35471 on 1 Claim?
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Reader Question:
Read Up on New POS Rule
Question: I've been expecting to see more information about CMS's place of service (POS) rule [...]

Reader Question:
36475 Payment Covers Small E/M
Question: The physician saw a patient in his office for swelling of the leg that [...]

Reader Question:
37205x1 Is Enough for 2 Graft Stents
Question: The physician is reporting repair of left arm dialysis AV graft with percutaneous transluminal [...]

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Cardiology Coding Alert

93653-+93657 Breakdown Lets You Master New Codes in a Snap

Cardiology Coding Alert

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