Cardiology Coding Alert
747.3 May Get 5th Digit Options Under ICD-9 2012
Changes to embolism coding may be on the horizon, too. CMS has posted proposed changes to diagnosis coding to go into effect Oct. 1, 2011. Your cardiology practice should be prepared to use new embolus codes: Additionally, 747.3 (Anomalies of pulmonary artery) will likely be replaced with codes requiring a fifth digit to specify coarctation and atresia, arteriovenous malformation, or other anomalies. Watch for more details in next month's issue of Cardiology Coding Alert. If you'd like to see the full lists, email deborahd@codinginstitute.com.
Cardiology Coding Alert
- Holter Monitors:
93224-93227 Take on Extra Jobs in 2011 to Make Up for Code Deletions
12, 24, and 48 hour services all have roles in this coding shake-up.Cardiology codes [...] - Coming Next Month:
747.3 May Get 5th Digit Options Under ICD-9 2012
Changes to embolism coding may be on the horizon, too.CMS has posted proposed changes to [...] - Peripheral Vascular:
0234T-0238T Throw a Curveball at Your Atherectomy Claims
Assuming these codes include catheterization could cost you.You may have mastered the 2011 Category I [...] - ICD-10:
I42.- Requires More Cardiomyopathy Details Than 425.4 Does
Tip: A diagnosis that falls under an ICD-9 'other' code may have its own ICD-10 [...] - Part 2:
Coding Tool: 394.x-398.x and 424.x: Clarify the Role of 'Rheumatic'
Use this cheat sheet to aid your noncongenital valve disorder coding. - You Be the Coder:
Describe Intracardiac Echo With Heart Cath
Question: How should I code a combined right and left heart cath that included measuring [...] - Reader Question:
93619 Covers No Attempted Arrhythmia Induction
Question: Both 93619 and 93620 refer to EP evaluations with attempted induction. Which should we [...] - Reader Question:
99201-99205 Can Apply to Previous ECG Patient
Question: One of our cardiologist's saw a patient for the first time this week, but [...] - Reader Question:
Amiodarone Lands High on Table of Risk
Question: I find the medical decision making Table of Risk tricky to use. Where would [...]
