Medicine: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (April 2013)

April 2013 page 11 Medicine: Cardiovascular System Question: Would code 93290 only apply to an implantable cardiac defibrillator with the function of an Implantable Cardiovascular Monitor (ICM)? Or can the code apply to ICM with a pacemaker device? Answer: Code 93290, Interrogation device evaluation (in person) with analysis, review and report by a physician or other qualified health care professional, includes connection, recording and disconnection per patient encounter; implantable cardiovascular monitor system, including analysis of 1 or more recorded physiologic cardiovascular data elements from all internal and external sensors may apply to any cardiac device with ICM capabilities. Please...

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This article is a brief cardiovascular coding Q&A from CPT Assistant that focuses on device evaluation questions involving implantable cardiovascular monitoring capabilities. It is useful for coders and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the discussion, the CPT codes involved, and the general reporting guidance referenced in the answer.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers quickly determine whether the article addresses a cardiovascular device scenario they are researching and whether it discusses CPT coding considerations for implantable monitoring-related services.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s cardiovascular coding topic and scope
  • How the Q&A frames device evaluation for implantable cardiovascular monitoring
  • Which CPT-related reporting issue is discussed in the answer
  • The general type of guidance provided for related device-service reporting

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  • Medical coders
  • Billing specialists
  • Compliance staff
  • Cardiology practice administrators
  • Clinical documentation reviewers

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