Cardiology Coding Alert

CPT® 2021, Part 1:

Sort Through These Congenital Transcatheter, Ventricular Assist Device, and ECG Recording Codes Before Jan. 1 Hits

Remember: Check the documentation for length of recording time when reporting ECG codes. When CPT® 2021 becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2021, you’ll see numerous new codes, deletions, and revisions. Cardiology practices should especially be aware of the new congenital transcatheter codes, as well as the new ventricular assist device codes and revisions. Keep your cardiology claims in tip-top shape [...]
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