Cardiology Coding Alert

Question: What is the appropriate code for cardiac ablation when performed using radiofrequency?New York SubscriberAnswer: Whether performed by radiofrequency, cryotherapy, or ultrasound, your code options remain the same:93650 -- Intracardiac catheter ablation of atrioventricular node function, atrioventricular conduction for creation of complete heart block, with or without temporary pacemaker placement commonly referred to as AV node ablation93651 -- Intracardiac catheter ablation of arrhythmogenic focus; for treatment of supraventricular tachycardia by ablation of fast or slow atrioventricular  pathways, accessory atrioventricular connections or other atrial foci, singly or in combination relevant terms include pulmonary vein ablation and treatment of atrial fib (atrial fibrillation), atrial flutter, supraventricular tachycardia (SVT), paroxysmal SVT (PSVT), atrial tachy (atrial  achycardia), accessory pathway, AV node reentry, or WPW (Wolff-Parkinson-White)93652 -- ... for treatment of ventricular tachycardia.commonly referred to as VT ablation.Watch for: You may be able to report additional codes depending on the other services performed and documented on the same date. [...]