AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-9 - 2004 Issue 4; VOLUME 3 NEW/REVISED PROCEDURE CODES

Intravascular Imaging

Effective October 1, 2004, unique codes have been created for intravascular imaging procedures. Intravascular imaging is a catheter-based ultrasound imaging technique that allows viewing of the inside of a vessel. This technology is used in the diagnosis and management of coronary and peripheral vascular disease, as well as to visualize intracardiac structures during electrophysiology procedures. These codes should not be applied to intravascular MRI. Although both technologies “image” the vessel, IVUS is performed in real time and uses sound waves to view the lumen. MRI or magnetic resonance imaging takes pictures for delayed review...

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