Cardiology Coding Alert

CPT® 2024:
Intraoperative Ultrasound, Venography, and E/M Highlight Next Year’s CPT® Changes
Hint: Remember to check venography documentation carefully for correct code choice. When ... Read more
2024 Updates:
Mark Down New Category III Codes For 2024
Hint: Category III CPT® codes are temporary codes. CPT® 2024 will become effective on J... Read more
Documentation:
Query Your Providers With Confidence
Hint: Always be respectful. In some coding cases, you may need clarification from your pr... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember Importance of Provider’s Signature
Question:  My office's electronic health record (EHR) system was down for a few... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn How to Code Intracatheter Procedure
Question: With the patient under local anesthesia, my provider made a small incision ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Mind This Venipuncture Solution
Question: My provider cleansed the venipuncture site on the patient's upper arm with ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Observe Digital E/M Codes
Question: Our surgeon wants to use the digital E/M codes, but we're having difficulty... Read more
Reader Questions:
Focus on Correct Code for Balloon Valvuloplasty
Question: My cardiologist made an incision in the femoral artery and inserted a guide... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Solve Mechanical Thrombectomy Situation
Question: After prepping and anesthetizing the patient, my cardiologist accessed the ... Read more
CPT®:
Answer 5 Common ECG Coding Questions
Hint: Follow specific rules for rhythm ECGs. Reporting electrocardiograms (ECGs) can be ... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
How To Confidently Report Myocardial Infarctions In Your Practice
Hint: For old or healed MI, report I25.2. When it comes to coding for acute myocardial in... Read more
Compliance:
Make Accessibility for Deaf Patients a Priority
Consider accommodations for deaf patients. It's of the utmost importance that you ensure ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Solve This Stenting Scenario
Question: When the patient was appropriately prepped and anesthetized, my provider ma... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand These E/M Guidelines
Question: When our providers perform online digital E/M services (99421-99423) servic... Read more
Reader Questions:
Puzzle Out This X-ray Conundrum
Question: In the clinic, the patient had a follow-up single-view chest X-ray after he... Read more
Reader Questions:
Report Chronic Care Management With Ease
Question: To bill chronic care management (CCM) services 99490 and 99439, how involve... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Dial Into How to Report Revascularization
Question: The patient arrived through the ED with an acute myocardial infarction (AMI... Read more
ICD-10-CM 2024:
Tachycardia, Hypertension, and Angina Pectoris Highlight New ICD-10-CM 2024 Code List
Concentrate on numerous parent, new ‘kid' codes. The ICD-10-CM 2024 code additions, de... Read more
CPT®:
Differentiate Between Comprehensive, Limited EP Studies With Ease
Comprehensive studies require 5 components. Intracardiac electrophysiologic (EP) can be ... Read more
E/M:
Take Stock of How You Are Handling 2023 Inpatient/Hospital E/M Revisions
Hint: Ensure providers are identifying POS correctly with observation patients. You've h... Read more
Reader Questions:
Ensure Your ABNs are the Most Current Ones
Question: Is there a way to know if I'm using the most up-to-date advanced beneficiary not... Read more
Reader Questions:
Solve This Stent Situation
Question: We have recently added cardiology services to our facility, and no one seems to ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Mark Down Device Evaluation Reporting Rules
Question: Can the facility charge for 93286 (Peri-procedural device evaluation (in person)... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Pinpoint Correct Revascularization Code for This Scenario
Question: Once the patient was appropriately prepped and anesthetized, my provider made a ... Read more
CPT®:
Conquer Your ECMO Reporting Challenges With This Helpful Guide
Know the rules when multiple physicians are involved. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Heed 4 Handy Tips for Smooth Bradycardia Coding
Hint: Report I49.5 for sick sinus bradycardia. Coding for arrythmias can be tricky. Brad... Read more
E/M:
Learn How to Code Virtual Encounters After End of PHE
Hint: Always check NCCI edits. Now that the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) is off... Read more
Reader Questions:
Don’t Use Modifiers in This Case
Question: Can I append a modifier to an unlisted CPT® code? I'm having trouble... Read more
Reader Questions:
Mark Down This Endovascular Revascularization Procedure
Question: My cardiologist made a small incision through the patient's skin to punctur... Read more
Reader Questions:
Stay in the Loop With Addendum Rules
Question: If a healthcare practitioner makes an addendum to a patient's medical recor... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Differentiate Between Comprehensive EP Studies With Ease
Question: My cardiologist performed a comprehensive electrophysiologic (EP) study, wh... Read more
CPT®:
Follow 4 Tips to Conquer Your Swan-Ganz Coding Challenges
Know how many access sites there are. Your provider may place cardiac catheters for both... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Brush up on Heart Failure Reporting Skills
Hint: Learn the heart failure scales. Diagnostic coding can be tricky because ICD-10-CM o... Read more
Claims:
Sidestep Denials to Bolster Your Claims
Hint: See impact of modifiers. Even the most seasoned coders make mistakes, but denials a... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn Modifier 51 Guidance
Question: There has recently been an argument in our department regarding modifier 5... Read more
Reader Questions:
Figure Out Atherosclerosis Dx
Question: The patient has atherosclerosis of the renal artery. How should I report th... Read more
Reader Questions:
Delve Into Venous Mechanical Thrombectomy Coding
Question: My cardiologist accessed the affected popliteal vein through a tiny incisio... Read more
Reader Questions:
Pinpoint Business Associate Rules
Question: I woke up in a panic last night: I've been sending bills with protected hea... Read more
Reader Questions:
Focus on How to Bill E/M Visit
Question: One of our providers wants to bill an evaluation and management (E/M) visit... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Report Correct Option for This Noninvasive Physiologic Study
Question: My cardiologist placed blood pressure cuffs on the patient's legs and arms ... Read more
CPT®:
Navigate Tricky Holter Monitoring Claims With Ease
Hint: Knowing the length of monitoring time is crucial. Sometimes your cardiologist may p... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Answer 7 FAQs About Cardiomyopathy to Ace Your Claims
Remember: Report I42.0 for dilated cardiomyopathy. If your cardiologist treats cardiomyo... Read more
Denials:
Avoid Denials in Your Practice With Expert Tips
Hint: Educate your staff. Working in healthcare, you already have a lot on your plate, so... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand Difference Between Claim Denials Versus Rejection
Question: I filed a claim, and it was rejected. When I reviewed the claim, I discovered t... Read more
Reader Questions:
Pinpoint Correct Codes for ICD Removal
Question: My provider removed an existing implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fro... Read more
Reader Questions:
Remember, MDM is Crucial
Question: Suppose a physician orders a diagnostic test, such as an electrocardiogram (EKG)... Read more
Reader Questions:
Follow Advice to Timely Claims
Question: How do I know if a medical record is completed in a “timely” manner? Can I s... Read more
Reader Questions:
Solve Cardioversion Conundrum
Question: The patient was put in the supine position with their chest exposed, and my card... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Puzzle Out This Pulse Generator Removal Situation
Question: My provider made an incision on the patient's skin over the subcutaneous pocket,... Read more
CPT®:
Follow 3 Handy Steps to Solidify Your Cardiac Stress Test Coding
Remember: Only report global code if physician performs complete test. If your cardiologi... Read more
Quiz:
Test Your Atherosclerosis Coding Smarts With This Quiz
Hint: Use combo codes when applicable. When a patient has atherosclerosis, you must loo... Read more
Documentation:
Tackle Incomplete Notes and Learn How to Query Providers With Ease
Hint: Know when to query. Having complete and accurate documentation is so important in ... Read more
Reader Questions:
Decipher Upper Extremity Artery Harvest Scenario
Question: My cardiologist incised the skin on the patient's upper extremity and disse... Read more
Reader Questions:
Puzzle Through This Thromboendarterectomy Situation
Question: Our surgeon treated a patient with severe blockage of the right carotid art... Read more
Reader Questions:
Discover PHE Expiration Date
Question: Did the COVID-19 public health emergency expire (PHE)? Alabama Subscriber... Read more
Reader Questions:
Delve Into Prescription Drug Management Advice
Question: What qualifies as prescription drug management, which is a moderate-risk l... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Figure Out EP Study Case
Question: My cardiologist placed sheaths for vascular access in the patient's groin a... Read more
CPT®:
4 Handy Tips Guide Your Mechanical Thrombectomy Claims
Never report +37186 in conjunction with 37184 and +37185. If your cardiologist performs m... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Conquer Different Types of Hypotension to Submit Clean Claims
Hint: Orthostatic hypotension is same as postural. You know that ICD-10-CM is tricky to ... Read more
CPT®:
Discover New AI Appendix in 2023 CPT® Book
One AI classification is assistive. The CPT® Editorial Panel implemented a classificati... Read more
Reader Questions:
Learn About 2 Methods of ECMO
Question: What are the two different methods of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)... Read more
Reader Questions:
Be Careful With PHI Access
Question: We have a patient with a large balance who has not responded to requests for pay... Read more
Reader Questions:
Understand Differences Between Selective, Nonselective Caths
Question: My cardiologist accessed the brachial artery percutaneously and placed a sheath.... Read more
Reader Questions:
Study Up on Locum Tenens Rules
Question: Can a locum tenens arrangement be used for a physician who has been terminated f... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Figure Out Coronary Angiogram Situation
Question: My cardiologist put the right femoral sheath in place and placed the right coron... Read more
CPT®:
Navigate Arteriovenous Fistula Creation Coding With 3 Handy Tips
Distinguish between fistula creation and anastomosis. In some cases, your cardiologist ma... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Conquer All Your Myocardial Infarction Coding Challenges
Know difference between STEMI, NSTEMI. Myocardial infarctions can be tricky to code beca... Read more
Audits:
Make Audit Finding Meetings Less Stressful With This Expert Advice
Hint: Bring your research with you. If you've ever wondered how to report audit finding... Read more
Reader Questions:
Puzzle Out Aorta Graft Scenario
Question: My cardiologist opened the patient's chest through a sternotomy and initiat... Read more
Reader Questions:
Figure Out This Atherectomy Situation
Question: After the patient was prepped and anesthetized, my cardiologist made an inc... Read more
Reader Questions:
Heed Rules for Proper 99211 Billing
Question: Should I be reporting all services performed by a nurse, including those pr... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Know Difference Between CT Codes
Question: Code 75574 (Computed tomographic angiography, heart, coronary arteries and ... Read more
HCPCS Level II 2023:
Power Through HCPCS Level II 2023 Updates With This Primer
Hint: New code C7531 includes transluminal angioplasty. The Centers for Medicare & Me... Read more
ICD-10-CM:
Conquer Aortic Aneurysm Conundrums With 3 Handy Tips
Remember: Don't forget to look at code first notes. ICD-10-CM can be tricky due to the ... Read more
Compliance:
Gain Deep Understanding of HIPAA Security and Privacy Rule to Secure PHI
Hint: Learn how to properly dispose of PHI. As technology advances, healthcare providers ... Read more
Reader Question:
Decipher This Transcatheter Scenario
Question: My cardiologist cleaned the site over the blood vessel with an antiseptic soluti... Read more
Reader Question:
Find Appropriate Arteriovenous Fistula Code
Question: My cardiologist made an incision at a convenient site in the patient's thorax t... Read more
Reader Question:
Solve Remote Device Evaluation Conundrum
Question: My cardiologist evaluated the physiologic data from the patient's implantable ca... Read more
Reader Question:
Understand Different Types of Cardioversion
Question: How would you report a cardioversion that is done through a device — the ... Read more
You Be the Coder:
Focus on Type of Aortic Valve for Code Selection
Question: After giving general anesthesia to the patient, my surgeon made an incision... Read more
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