Wiki Replacement of Driveline

[alammert]

I have a case for a replacement of a percutaneous driveline for a ventricular assist device. I am not finding a CPT that matches. Has anyone out there ever coded this procedure? I have emailed the STS but no luck as of yet. If anyone could help it would greatly be appreciated. Just think i am missing something so obvious, need a fresh mind to review.

 

[lisigirl]

I've never had to code for just replacing the driveline, I almost think this is an unlisted code. You said you emailed the STS, did you use the new help desk feature they have on their website now?

http://www.sts.org/education-meetings/practice-management/coding-help-desk

I've had luck with the new help desk.

Lisi, CPC