Cardiology Coding Alert
37224 Covers PTA of SFA
Question: Codify Member Answer: If you're coding a procedure with a 2010 date of service, you'll instead need three codes: In 2011, the descriptor is Transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral artery other than cervical carotid, renal or other visceral artery, iliac or lower extremity, radiological supervision and interpretation.). For more information:
Cardiology Coding Alert
- Part 1:
93451-93453: See How Guidelines Affect New Cardiac Cath Codes
Add-on code opportunities do exist if you know where to look."Major overhaul" sums up CPT [...] - ICD-10:
E78.0-E78.5 Promise to Be a Close Match to 272.x Codes
But be prepared to code 'other' and 'unspecified' hyperlipidemia separately.Chances are pretty good that high [...] - News You Can Use:
93224-93226 Offer Opportunity for a Little Extra Cash
The catch is you have to make the request for your rightful dollars.Medicare's April update [...] - Electrophysiology:
+33225: Decide Which Primary Code This Case Study Supports
Plus: Watch for which typical service isn't mentioned at all.Challenge yourself with this real-life case [...] - You Be the Coder:
427.xx: Which Code(s) Describe AFib With RVR?
Question: What is the correct diagnosis code for atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response?Codify MemberAnswer: [...] - Reader Questions:
37224 Covers PTA of SFA
Question: What is the proper coding for PTA of the right SFA?Codify MemberAnswer: Percutaneous transluminal [...] - Reader Questions:
92982-52 Applies to Terminated PTCA
Question: My cardiologist attempted a PTCA but determined after several attempts that it was impossible, [...] - Reader Questions:
Modifier GZ Yields Automatic Denial July 1
Question: Which modifier applies when the physician performed a non-covered service for a Medicare patient, [...]
