Cardiology Coding Alert

Question: My cardiologist performed computed tomography (CT) with instillation of contrast to examine the patient’s heart due to an already present bypass graft. They also generated images of the heart structure, assessed the cardiac function, and evaluated the venous structures. How should I report this?

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Answer: You should report 75574 (Computed tomographic angiography, heart, coronary arteries and bypass grafts (when present), with contrast material, including 3D image postprocessing (including evaluation of cardiac structure and morphology, assessment of cardiac function, and evaluation of venous structures, if performed)).

Don’t miss: CT uses an X-ray tube or detectors to produce cross-sectional images to examine any defect or abnormality in the heart. The CT machine rotates around the patient and takes three-dimensional images of the heart, by which the provider examines the heart or coronary arteries for any defect or abnormality.