Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization with Left Ventriculogram and Coronary Angiogram, Judkin's Technique

In the May-June 1987 issue of Coding Clinic, page 11, there is a statement that two codes are necessary to identify a diagnostic cardiac catheterization followed by a coronary angiogram. The question now asked is how many codes are assigned if a diagnostic cardiac catheterization with a left ventriculogram and a coronary angiogram using Judkin's technique were performed? The answer is three codes: diagnostic cardiac catheterization, left ventriculogram, and coronary angiogram. A diagnostic cardiac catheterization involving the left heart with recording of pressures as well as recording of left ventricular function curves is coded 37.22, Left heart cardiac...

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This premium article reviews a Coding Clinic coding discussion from the late 1980s about diagnostic cardiac catheterization services that include additional cardiovascular imaging components. It is intended for coders, CDI professionals, and billing staff working with cardiology documentation and historical code assignment guidance. The article focuses on how the encounter was categorized in the source publication and references the relevant diagnostic procedure code set used at the time.

Why This Topic Matters

Cardiology catheterization reports often contain multiple related diagnostic components, and this article helps readers understand how the source guidance grouped those services in its discussion. It is useful for historical code research, retrospective record review, and understanding how Coding Clinic addressed complex cardiovascular procedures.

What You Will Learn

  • The overall coding topic discussed in the source publication.
  • How the article frames a multi-component diagnostic cardiac catheterization encounter.
  • The historical context and organization referenced in the coding discussion.
  • The specialty area and type of procedure documentation involved.

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • CDI specialists
  • Cardiology billing staff
  • Historical coding researchers

Codes Discussed

  • ICD-9-CM: 37.22
  • ICD-9-CM: 88.53
  • ICD-9-CM: 88.56

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