0238T

CPT^® 0238T, Under Atherectomy (Open or Percutaneous) for Supra-Inguinal Arteries

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 0238T as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Atherectomy (Open or Percutaneous) for Supra-Inguinal Arteries.

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Summary

The provider restores the blood supply in a narrowed or blocked portion or branch of the iliac artery. He removes the deposited plaque through an open or percutaneous approach.

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ILIAC ATHERECTOMY CODE

[QUOTE="deeva456, post: 488423, member: 22396"] Hello To report an Iliac atherectomy, bill 0238T with other iliac intervention codes, 37220-37223. [/QUOTE] deeva456, thanks for responding. The issue ... [ Read More ]

ILIAC ATHERECTOMY CODE

Hello To report an Iliac atherectomy, bill 0238T with other iliac intervention codes, 37220-37223.... [ Read More ]

ILIAC ATHERECTOMY CODE

We are trying to find the correct coding for an Iliac atherectomy service when performed above the inguinal ligament. The only procedure code that we can find is a Category III code. 0238T. This is no... [ Read More ]

Instent Laser Atherectomy

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 482489, member: 67434"] This is how I would code this procedure. First, delete codes 36200 and 36014 as the intervention supersedes the catheterization codes. I agree with ... [ Read More ]

Instent Laser Atherectomy

This is how I would code this procedure. First, delete codes 36200 and 36014 as the intervention supersedes the catheterization codes. I agree with the 37221 code and for the atherectomy of the iliac ... [ Read More ]

0238T denial

I don't know if you have appealed the denial for 0238T, but if you have, then I would bill for the 37221 alone. HTH, Jim... [ Read More ]

0238T denial

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 394442, member: 67434"] Medicare is probably saying the atherectomy is expermental, so they are not paying for that. So bill 37221 for the iliac stent placement. HTH, Jim ... [ Read More ]

robin1

Hello My MD performed an atherectomy and balloon angioplasty of the distal external iliac into the SFA. also performed the same in the distal SFA. Can I bill 37220 with 0238T iliac then 37225 for SFA... [ Read More ]

Non covered category III atherectomy procedure codes

I work in hospital and we have a physician who is frequently using atherectomy on renal arteries and Iliacs. These are non covered procedures codes for Medicare patients. Our Local MAC WPS considers ... [ Read More ]

Abn modifiers

[SIZE=2][SIZE=2][/SIZE][I][QUOTE="dclark7, post: 286698, member: 3820"] Be aware that use of the GA, GX and GY modifiers should automatically cause a denial of the claim with the responsibility to t... [ Read More ]

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