Cardiology Coding Alert

Don't forget to check revisions -- CPT's still tinkering with wearable ECG recording.Spoiler alert: CPT Codes 2011 has more new cardiology codes than you can shake a stick at. Revascularization, heart catheterization, observation services, and more all have new looks for the new year.We'll go in-depth into the new codes in the coming months, bringing you insights straight from the November AMA CPT and RBRVS 2011 Symposium. To get you started, here's an overview of what you can expect. 37220-37235: Endovascular revascularization, open or percutaneousThe codes in this range are distinguished by the vessels involved: iliac, femoral/popliteal, and tibial/peroneal. Other distinguishing features include whether the physician performs angioplasty, stent placement, and/or atherectomy. For example, the definition of 37231 will be "Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, tibial, peroneal artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s) and atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed."• 93451-93464, 93563-93568: Cardiac catheterization and coronary [...]