kcolum81
Networker
Looking for a cpt for a left femoral vein angiogram done during R/L heart cath with coronary angiography. Can anyone help?
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Wiki Left femoral vein angiogram during R/L heart cath
- Thread starter kcolum81
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Jim Pawloski
True Blue
Why was the femoral venogram performed? Cannot bill for vascular closure device.
Jim Pawloski
True Blue
If the full RHC was performed (no pressures were documented), the you can bill 93460 and 93505 for the biopsy. The venogram was for sheath placement and is part of the exam.
HTH,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC
HTH,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC
kcolum81
Networker
Thank you, Jim, this is very helpful!
kcolum81
Networker
The pressures are documented, I just didn't screenshot them due to PHI. Can you shed any light on why we are getting denials on all 93460 / 93505 claims? Insurance has even paid and them come back and reclaimed their money.
Jim Pawloski
True Blue
Make sure there is a good reason for the RHC. Insurance may be considering that the RHC was not necessary and are only paying for the biopsy.
kcolum81
Networker
This is a heart transplant patient with history of PTLD.