CPT^® 36221, Under Diagnostic Studies of Cervicocerebral Arteries

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 36221 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Diagnostic Studies of Cervicocerebral Arteries.

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In this procedure, the provider performs imaging supervision and interpretation for angiography performed by inserting a catheter through a distal artery into the thoracic aorta and injecting contrast material to take X–ray images of arteries to detect any vascular disease. Report this code to represent only imaging supervision and interpretation for this procedure.

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Thanks for this interesting case. I would code 35701-RT for you doctor, and 37246-62 for the angioplasty. 36221 is coded for Dr. ABC. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

Upper Extremity Angio

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 491574, member: 67434"] I would code 36221 and 36140-RT,XU,53 HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC [/QUOTE] Thanks Jim for the reply. Can you explain the use of the XU and 53 modifiers... [ Read More ]

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I would code 36221 and 36140-RT,XU,53 HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

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Your codes with modifiers should be 36221, 36215-LT, 36216-RT,59, 75716. 75822 is a bilateral Venogram, 75716 is a bilateral arteriogram. HTH, Jim Pawloski, CIRCC... [ Read More ]

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Hi can someone tell me what the cpts would be on this. A co-worker and I disagree, I feel it should be 36221, 36215, 36216, and 75822. [B]PROCEDURE:[/B] Operations: 1. Percutaneous access of the ... [ Read More ]

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75630 Denial

[QUOTE="Jim Pawloski, post: 481695, member: 67434"] To quote Dr. Zielske, "Code 75630 requires imaging of the abdominal aorta, not just the distal most aspect of the aorta. The distal most portion of ... [ Read More ]

75630 Denial

To quote Dr. Zielske, "Code 75630 requires imaging of the abdominal aorta, not just the distal most aspect of the aorta. The distal most portion of the aorta is incidentally and routinely seen when a ... [ Read More ]

Left Lower extremity angiography, selective cath placement left SFA, aortic arch angiogram

[QUOTE="bailsb, post: 469445, member: 86485"] Hi All, Just looking for some guidance or reassurance. Indication: PVD Abnormal arterial ultrasound Procedures: 1) Left lower extremity angiography 2) ... [ Read More ]

need help understanding and coding this carotids procedure for facility please

Awesome questions. This case would be coded as follows 36224-50, 36226-50. 1). No we would not code 75710-XS,RT As the femoral arteriogram was not truly diagnostic in nature, nor did the physician e... [ Read More ]

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