Advanced Search

Cardiology Coding Alert

Revascularization Codes Cover Various Methods

Published on Sun Jan 16, 2011

Don't let documentation of cutting balloon angioplasty or laser atherectomy send your coding in the wrong direction. CPT guidelines indicate that the new revascularization codes apply to various possible methods. Examples include:Balloon angioplasty: low-profile, cutting balloon, cryoplastyAtherectomy: directional, rotational, laserStenting: balloon-expandable, self-expanding, bare metal, covered, drug-eluting (DES).
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Cardiology Coding Alert

View All