AMA Clinical Examples in Radiology - 2026 Issue 2 (Spring)
Peripheral Arterial Revascularization
Spring 2026 pages 18-20 RADIOLOGY TEST CASE This radiology test case is provided for coding professionals to test their knowledge. Please take time to review and code the case. Consider your answers as to how the procedure should be reported. Once you are confident of your answer, check the "Radiology Test Case Answer" on page 25 for the correct answer and discussion. Peripheral Arterial Revascularization CLINICAL INDICATION A 67-year-old female presents with left-sided buttock claudication and distal left leg pain. Upon initial evaluation, the left femoral pulse is only weakly palpable. Given the anticipated need for intervention, catheter-based angiography...
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Article Overview
This article presents a spring 2026 radiology test case for coding professionals focused on peripheral arterial revascularization of the lower extremity. It reviews the clinical indication, diagnostic angiography, procedural technique, and post-procedure findings for a multi-segment endovascular intervention scenario. The content is intended to help readers evaluate coding relevance for vascular/interventional radiology cases and compare their answers with the associated answer and discussion in the issue.
Why This Topic Matters
Peripheral arterial intervention cases often involve multiple vessels, diagnostic imaging, and separate procedural components, making them important for accurate radiology and interventional coding review. This test case is useful for coders who work with angiography, angioplasty, stenting, and lower-extremity vascular procedures.
Article Sections
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Spring 2026 pages 18-20
Introductory publication reference and framing for the test case. Identifies the issue context for the coding exercise.
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Clinical Indication
Presents the patient’s symptoms and reason for requesting catheter-based evaluation. Provides the clinical context for the vascular study.
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Procedure
Summarizes the endovascular treatment performed across multiple left lower-extremity arterial segments. Establishes the broad procedural scope of the case.
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Technique
Describes the angiographic setup, access, monitoring, and sequence of diagnostic and interventional steps. Includes the procedural environment and imaging workflow.
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Findings
Summarizes the angiographic findings in the treated vascular territories. Provides the final diagnostic impression from the study.
What You Will Learn
- How a peripheral arterial revascularization test case is organized for coding review.
- What portions of the case describe diagnostic evaluation versus intervention.
- Which vascular territories and general procedure types are involved in a lower-extremity endovascular study.
- How radiology test cases present information for comparison with an answer discussion.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Radiology coders
- Interventional radiology coders
- Coding educators
- Auditors and compliance staff
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