Medicine: Other Procedures (November 2005)

November 2005 page 15-end Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Medicine, 93799 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus? AMA Comment Currently no specific CPT code describes transcatheter occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus; therefore, unlisted CPT code 93799, Unlisted cardiovascular service or procedure, should be reported for this service. Medicine: Other Procedures (November 2005). CPT® Assistant. 2005; November 2005 page 15-end ...

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This premium article presents a brief CPT Assistant coding consultation from November 2005 focused on a medicine/cardiovascular procedure question. It is relevant to coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how CPT references a transcatheter cardiovascular service when no dedicated category is available. The page provides a compact Q&A format with an AMA comment and is useful as a historical reference for CPT guidance.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether this older CPT Assistant discussion is relevant to a coding question involving a transcatheter cardiovascular service and related CPT classification guidance.

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  1. November 2005 page 15-end

    A short CPT Assistant consultation page presenting a question and an AMA response related to a cardiovascular procedure coding topic.

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  • Why the article may be useful as a historical coding reference

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  • Medical coders
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  • Clinical documentation specialists
  • Healthcare revenue cycle professionals

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