jtuominen
Guru
Hi--
My cath lab recently started using Angio-seal occlusive devices after cardia catheterizations. I noticed that they are trying to charge the patient for the angio-seal (G0269) and for a nonselective illiac/femoral angiogram at time of cardiac cath (G0278), but the diagnosis and intent of the procedure makes no mention of any suspected extremitiy issues. I think that the illac/fem angio is being done to ensure proper placement the angio-seal device. Would anyone bill for both of these? I am inclined to only charge for the angio-seal in these situations when there is no diagnositc reason for the illac/fem angio. Thoughts?
My cath lab recently started using Angio-seal occlusive devices after cardia catheterizations. I noticed that they are trying to charge the patient for the angio-seal (G0269) and for a nonselective illiac/femoral angiogram at time of cardiac cath (G0278), but the diagnosis and intent of the procedure makes no mention of any suspected extremitiy issues. I think that the illac/fem angio is being done to ensure proper placement the angio-seal device. Would anyone bill for both of these? I am inclined to only charge for the angio-seal in these situations when there is no diagnositc reason for the illac/fem angio. Thoughts?