Part 2:
Boost AAA Claims With Stent Codes -- Sometimes
Published on Sat Sep 12, 2009
Here's how to decide whether to split +34825's fee. If you're sending in endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair claims sporting a single CPT code, more than likely you're doing something wrong-- and losing out on hundreds of hard-earned dollars. Use the tips below to identify all separately reportable services, including radiologic supervision and interpretation (S&I), catheterization, and more. Note: For information on properly choosing endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) codes, see Radiology Coding Alert, Vol. 11,No. 12, "Part 1: Clinch Endovascular AAA Repair Code by Asking 5 Key Questions." Nab Non-Target Area Angioplasty Codes CPT's guidelines preceding 34800-34805 (Endovascular repair of infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm or dissection ...) are a must-read collection of rules explaining when you may report interventional procedures in addition to EVAR. Don't: You should not report balloon angioplasty within the target treatment zone along with EVAR, according to CPT guidelines, says Jolynn Van Ert, ARRT, CPC, [...]
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