Radiology Coding Alert

Similar revisions are now in place for 36200.If you want proof that annual code updates go beyond definition revisions, check out these moderate sedation and global surgical package changes to 36200 and 36245-+36248.1. Revision Sign Indicates Moderate Sedation ChangeYou'll find the following codes on the list of revised codes for 2012:36200, Introduction of catheter, aorta36245, Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family 36246, ... initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family36247, ... initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family+36248, ... additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate).A quick comparison of the 2011 and 2012 definitions of [...]