Radiology Coding Alert

Prevent denials by applying this news for 37620 and 75940.Starting Jan. 1, 2012, you'll no longer be stuck tracking payer preferences for how to code removal of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. CPT® 2012 offers a new code specific to that service, along with a new code each for insertion and repositioning.37191, Insertion of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed37192, Repositioning of intravascular vena cava filter, endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed 37193, Retrieval (removal) of intravascular vena cava filter endovascular approach including vascular access, vessel selection, and radiological supervision and interpretation, intraprocedural roadmapping, and imaging guidance (ultrasound and fluoroscopy), when performed.Pick 37191 for Accurate Placement CodingOld way: In 2011, you reported IVC filter [...]