Advanced Search

Cardiology Coding Alert

Echocardiography:

Confused by Reporting Requirements for TTEs? Read This

Published on Wed May 23, 2018

Don't forget: There are specific codes for congenital anomalies. Did you know that the acronyms for two completely different kinds of echocardiograms, transthoracic echocardiograms (TTEs) and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEEs), look eerily similar at first glance? Don't mix up these acronyms and cause your cardiology practice precious dollars. Read on to learn more about TTEs and sidestep potential confusion when reporting [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

Cardiology Coding Alert

View All