IVUS of coronary artery branch?

[julrey]

An IVUS was done on the left main (LM), LAD, and diagonal branch (D1). I would bill 92978-26 for the LM, 92979-26 for the LAD. My question is can I bill 92979-26-59 for the D1? Not sure if branches off one of the major arteries can be billed separately.
Thanks so much for your help.

 

[Jim Pawloski]

The codes are per vascular territory, so the branch of the LD is part of 92979.
THT,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC

 

[julrey]

Thank you so much. That clarifies it. I appreciate your help!

 

[empalagiglass]

The codes are per vascular territory, so the branch of the LD is part of 92979.
THT,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC

Hi Jim,
I was wondering your input on the following... 92928 LD, 92978 26 LD, 92978 26 RC, 93571 26 59, and 93460 26 59. I am getting denials on both 92978s and 93571.