Wiki RI vs LC STENT PLACEMENT QUESTION

[pscanish]

Our office has always coded PCI of RI as LC stent placement, billing for only one stent placement per coding quidelines. A question has been brought up by one of our docs as to whether we can bill separately if a stent was placed in the RI and the LC at same operative session. I thought not, but would like further info on it from other coders. Thanks pscanish

 

[theresa.dix@tennova.com]

Our office has always coded PCI of RI as LC stent placement, billing for only one stent placement per coding quidelines. A question has been brought up by one of our docs as to whether we can bill separately if a stent was placed in the RI and the LC at same operative session. I thought not, but would like further info on it from other coders. Thanks pscanish

What is RI?

 

[Jim Pawloski]

What is RI?

Ramus Intermedius artery. I code it using the artery that was not used. Example, Stent in LD, I will use LC for the ramus artery.
HTH,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC

 

[theresa.dix@tennova.com]

Ramus Intermedius artery. I code it using the artery that was not used. Example, Stent in LD, I will use LC for the ramus artery.
HTH,
Jim Pawloski, CIRCC

haha thanks Jim. Yes! It was early and I couldnt think of what RI was. I agree with you on how which modifier to use.

 

[amym]

Jim,

You seem to be a great source for the Interventional Cardiology. What resources did you use to get yourself so well educated about all this stuff. I would like a better understanding and you are welcome to e-mail me at amymujkic@yahoo.com. Thanks.

 

[pscanish]

Thanks for your input. Will pass this on to docs.