Cardiology Coding Alert
Indicate Code for New Lead Insertion
Question: New Hampshire Subscriber Answer: For replacing the dual-chamberpacemaker generator, you should report 33233 (Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator) and 33213 (Insertion or replacement of pacemaker pulse generator only; dual chamber). CPT guidelines state that you should report both removal and replacement codes for this service. Inserting a new left ventricular lead, in addition to the existing right atrial and right ventricular leads,merits +33225 (Insertion of pacing electrode, cardiac venous system, for left ventricular pacing, at time of insertion of pacing cardioverter-defibrillator or pacemaker pulse generator [including upgrade to dual-chamber system] [List separately in addition to code for primary procedure]). RS&I: Payers include venography in the electrode insertion, but you may report the fluoroscopy separately using 71090-26 (Insertion pacemaker, fluoroscopy and radiography, radiological supervision and interpretation; Professional component).
Cardiology Coding Alert
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Indicate Code for New Lead Insertion
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Cat. III Codes a Must for 64-Lead ECGs
Question: Does Medicare cover codes 0178T-0180T? Massachusetts Subscriber Answer: Codes 0178T-0180T (Electrocardiogram, 64 leads or [...] - READER QUESTIONS:
Check Payer for Lopressor Requirements
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Split Femoro-Popliteal for 35474 Services
Question: Code 35474 refers to "femoro-popliteal" angioplasty. If the cardiologist treats both the femoral and [...]
