Percutaneous Balloon Pulmonary Valvuloplasty

Note: As of October 1, 1986, percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty is coded to 35.96. The current code assignment for percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty is 35.03. This code includes any cardiac catheterization as part of the procedure. Percutaneous balloon valvuloplasty has become a nonsurgical advancement in treating pulmonary valve stenosis. The procedure is an extension of angioplasty where physicians have found that not only can occluded vessels be opened up, but stenotic valves can be widened. The technique involves a balloon wedge catheter that is advanced via the femoral vein into the heart and across the stenotic valve...

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Article Overview

This article explains the coding context for percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty and describes the procedure at a high level. It is useful for coders, CDI staff, and clinical teams who need to understand how this catheter-based cardiac procedure is referenced in procedure coding guidance and how the assignment changed over time.

Why This Topic Matters

Procedure coding for cardiac interventions can change over time, and this article highlights the relevant historical assignment for a specific catheter-based valvuloplasty service. It helps readers locate the guidance, understand the broad clinical setting, and recognize that the article is about coding placement rather than a detailed clinical tutorial.

What You Will Learn

  • How the article frames the coding history of percutaneous balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty
  • The general clinical context for a catheter-based pulmonary valve procedure
  • Why the article is relevant to procedure coding reference and review
  • The broad relationship between the procedure and cardiac catheterization

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Clinical documentation integrity specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Cardiology practice staff

Codes Discussed

  • Unspecified: 35.96
  • Unspecified: 35.03

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