Cardiology Coding Alert
Base Codes on Cath Repositioning
Question: My cardiologist performed an abdominal aortogram with iliofemoral runoffs with visualization of the lower extremities. Can I report both 75630 and 75710 or does 75630 technically cover it? Answer: If the cardiologist repositions the catheter within the aorta (e.g., he performs one study from high in the abdominal aorta and then repositions the catheter at the aorto-iliac bifurcation), you should report 75625 (Aortography, abdominal, by serialography, radiological supervision and interpretation) and either 75710 (Angiography, extremity, unilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation) or 75716 (Angiography, extremity, bilateral, radiological supervision and interpretation) depending on if he studied one or both extremities. - You Be the Coder and Reader Questions were prepared with the assistance of Jim Collins, ACS-CA, CHCC, CPC, president of Compliant MD Inc. and compliance manager for several cardiology groups around the country; and reviewed by Jerome Williams Jr., MD, FACC, a cardiologist with Mid Carolina Cardiology in Charlotte, N.C.
Minnesota Subscriber
If the cardiologist does not reposition the catheter, you should report 75630 (Aortography, abdominal plus bilateral iliofemoral lower extremity, catheter, by serialography, radiological supervision and interpretation) alone.
Cardiology Coding Alert
- Attack Fourth and Fifth Digits for Myocardial Infarction Dx
Avoid using 'unspecified' by investigating chart Rather than falling back on an unspecified code for [...] - Improve Your Subsequent Hospital Care Coding
Everything the cardiologist does can contribute to greater MDM When you find yourself assigning a [...] - You Be the Coder:
Pacemaker and ICD Implantations
Question: Are codes 75820 and 36005 bundled into a pacemaker (PM) and implantable cardioverter defibrillator [...] - News You Can Use:
Be Sure to Cover Your Bases For ICD Claims
Whether lower-end or advanced devices, you'll still use 33249 Reimbursement is likely to be a [...] - Reader Questions:
Add -26 to SPECT Stress Test at Hospital
Question: Which codes should I use for a SPECT myocardial perfusion stress test done in [...] - Reader Questions:
Don't Report Insertion or Femoral Angio
Question: My cardiologist has recently started using an Angio-Seal device on patients having heart catheterizations. [...] - Reader Questions:
For Consult in ED, Use 9924x
Question: If a cardiologist sees a patient in the ED before the patient is admitted, [...] - Reader Questions:
3 Codes Cover Vein, Mammary Grafts
Question: My cardiologist wants to report 75774 for the interpretation of saphenous vein grafts and [...] - Reader Questions:
Avoid Echo, Myocardial Imaging Confusion
Question: The descriptor of 93350 says the cardiologist does the echocardiography during the stress treadmill [...] - Reader Questions:
Base Codes on Cath Repositioning
Question: My cardiologist performed an abdominal aortogram with iliofemoral runoffs with visualization of the lower [...]
