AMA CPT® Assistant - 2014 Issue 1 (January)
Coding Update: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) (January 2014)
January 2014 page 5 Coding Update: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) The 2013 TAVR/TAVI [transcatheter aortic valve implantation] codes (33361-33365) did not include TAVR/TAVI when performed using the open transapical thoracic approach because at that time, the device was not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use via that approach. Thus, TAVR/TAVI performed via the open transapical approach remained a Category III code (0318T) for 2013. The FDA subsequently approved a catheter-delivered prosthetic aortic heart valve for implantation using the open transapical thoracic approach; therefore, a new Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Category I code was...
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Article Overview
This article explains a January 2014 CPT update focused on transcatheter aortic valve replacement and related transcatheter aortic valve implantation content. It is aimed at coders, billers, and clinical documentation teams who need to understand how the 2014 CPT revision affected TAVR reporting, including new and replaced codes, revised guideline language, and whether related services are addressed within the procedure. The discussion also covers common questions about reporting associated services and how the updated guidance frames these scenarios.
Why This Topic Matters
TAVR coding changed for 2014, and this update helps readers recognize what was added, what was replaced, and how the revised CPT guidance affects reporting accuracy for cardiovascular procedures.
Article Sections
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January 2014 page 5
Introductory article context and publication placement for the coding update.
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Coding Update: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Overview of the CPT update, including the shift from Category III to Category I content and the broader scope of TAVR reporting changes.
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New Code
Presentation of the newly established CPT code tied to the updated TAVR guidance.
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Coding Tip
Brief note addressing services that are addressed in conjunction with the procedure.
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Revised Guidelines
Summary of changes to the TAVR guideline language and how the revised CPT instructions were organized for 2014.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A set of coding questions and answers concerning related procedural services and reporting considerations under the revised TAVR guidance.
What You Will Learn
- How the 2014 CPT update changed the TAVR/TAVI code structure
- What types of guideline revisions were made for the TAVR codes
- Which related service categories are addressed in the article's FAQ section
- How the article frames the relationship between the updated code and previously used TAVR reporting terms
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Revenue cycle staff
- Physician documentation teams
- Cardiovascular practice administrators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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