Question: I heard there were new Category III codes for cardiography going into effect in July. Where can I find these?Rhode Island SubscriberAnswer: The AMA Web site offers a listing of these soon to be implemented Category III codes for acoustic cardiography:
www.ama-assn.org/ama1/pub/upload/mm/362/cptcat3codes.pdf.The AMA released the codes Jan. 1, but the implementation date is July 1. The AMA plans to publish these codes in the 2011 CPT manual:0223T -- Acoustic cardiography, including automated analysis of combined acoustic and electrical intervals; single, with interpretation and report0224T -- ...multiple, including serial trended analysis and limited reprogramming of device parameter-- AV or VV delays only, with interpretation and report0225T -- ...multiple, including serial trended analysis and limited reprogramming of device parameter- AV and VV delays, with interpretation and reportAcoustic cardiography integrates heart sounds and ECG input to measure hemodynamic function (blood circulation) using a device such as AUDICOR by Inovise. Or as notes with the codes state, [...]
