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CPT® 2017:

Use Updates To Refine Angioplasty and Sedation Coding in 2017

Published on Mon Nov 28, 2016

New angioplasty codes include S&I and disregard open vs. percutaneous approach. The American Medical Association (AMA) has released full descriptors and details for CPT® changes for 2017. CPT® 2017 has deleted the S&I codes for angioplasty procedures. However, the new codes will still allow you to report your radiologist’s services. Bottom line: You need to analyze detailed descriptors before you [...]
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