December 2007 page 15c
Bonus Feature:Medicine
Question: When a right heart catheterization (left heart
not entered) is performed that includes selective imaging
of the coronary arteries, are codes 93508, 93545, and
93556 reported?
Answer: Code 93508, Catheter placement in coronary
artery(s), arterial coronary conduit(s), and/or venous coronary
bypass graft(s) for coronary angiography without concomitant
left heart catheterization, should be reported (once) when
coronary artery, arterial coronary conduit, or venous
bypass graft angiography is performed without left heart
catheterization (the catheter does not cross the aortic
valve). The injection code 93545, Injection procedure during
cardiac catheterization; for selective coronary angiography...
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Article Overview
This December 2007 Medicine article summarizes a CPT Assistant bonus feature focused on cardiac catheterization reporting when selective coronary imaging is performed. It is relevant to cardiology coders, catheterization lab staff, and billing professionals who need a general understanding of the guidance discussed for procedure reporting, imaging supervision, and modifier use.
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The article helps readers identify which areas of cardiac catheterization coding are discussed in this issue and understand that the guidance includes reporting considerations for catheterization procedures, injection services, imaging supervision and interpretation, and a professional component modifier.
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Bonus Feature: Medicine
A question-and-answer discussion centered on a cardiac catheterization reporting scenario in a coronary imaging context. The section addresses related procedure components and modifier guidance at a general level.
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The general topic area covered by the issue’s bonus feature
How the article frames cardiac catheterization reporting guidance
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That modifier guidance is included for certain catheterization services
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