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Basics for Revascularization CPT codes (37220-37235) The revascularization CPT codes (37220-37235) are mainly used for vascular intervention procedures. This mainly includes the angioplasty, stent placement and atherectomy. The CPT codes for angioplasty, stent and atherectomy are bundled codes and includes most of the small services. Angioplasty: It is a procedure used to open clogged heart … Read more
Basics of CPT code for bone marrow biopsy/aspiration A bone marrow biopsy procedure is performed to remove a small amount of bone and a small amount of fluid and cells from inside the bone (bone marrow). While a bone marrow aspiration is performed to remove only the marrow. We have learnt about thyroid biopsy, lung biopsy, breast biopsy procedure … Read more
Fistulogram coding guidelines are little difficult in interventional radiology. The CPT code for fistulogram is few but has to be used carefully. The CPT code 36147 and 36148 (both codes have been deleted from 2017) are to be used only depending on the documentation. As like other procedure for chest tube placement coding or breast biopsy … Read more
As I have already shared previously there have been lot of changes in CPT codes in 2017. Also, we have new 2017 moderate sedation guidelines for coders with new CPT codes. Since, the conscious sedation service is now removed from almost all the surgery codes, it will now be mandatory to code sedation separately when … Read more