November 2000 page 10c
Coding Consultation
Cardiovascular System, Surgery, 37620, 75940 (Q&A)
Question
A surgeon performed insertion of a Greenfield vena cava filter device, and also performed the radiological supervision and interpretation for the percutaneous placement of the filter. What codes should the surgeon report?
AMA Comment
CPT does not contain a code that describes both the surgical and radiological components of a percu-
taneous placement of a Greenfield filter. Instead, each component is reported separately. Code 37620, Interruption, partial or complete, of inferior vena cava by suture, ligation, plication, clip, extravascular, intravascular (umbrella device), describes the actual...
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This article presents a coding consultation from CPT® Assistant focused on cardiovascular surgery and radiology billing questions. It explains the reporting context for a percutaneous inferior vena cava filter procedure, including how the article distinguishes the procedural components and discusses a related modifier. It is useful for coders, billers, and reimbursement staff looking for historical CPT guidance on procedure reporting.
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A question-and-answer coding discussion involving cardiovascular surgery and radiological supervision/interpretation. The section addresses reporting considerations for a percutaneous filter-related procedure and a related modifier.
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How the article frames separate procedural components in a cardiovascular setting
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How a modifier may be relevant to radiological services in this context
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