AMA CPT® Assistant - 2019 Issue 9 (September)
Reporting Angiography Via Existing Catheter for Follow-Up Study (September 2019)
September 2019 page 6 Reporting Angiography Via Existing Catheter for Follow-Up Study In the 2013 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set, the work of code 75898, Angiography through existing catheter for follow-up study for transcatheter therapy, embolization or infusion, other than for thrombolysis, was bundled into new codes 37211-37214 (thrombolysis other than coronary) in response to the American Medical Association (AMA)/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale (RVS) Update Committee’s (RUC’s) review of codes reported together 75% or more. In the CPT 2016 code set, code 75896, Transcatheter therapy, infusion, other than for thrombolysis, radiological supervision and interpretation, was deleted...
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Article Overview
This September 2019 CPT Assistant article reviews a diagnostic radiology coding topic involving follow-up angiography performed through an existing catheter. It explains why the topic is relevant after prior CPT updates, identifies related code families and exclusions, and discusses the general circumstances in which this type of reporting is addressed. The article is useful for coders working in interventional radiology, neurovascular procedures, and physician coding review.
Why This Topic Matters
Follow-up imaging reported through an existing catheter can intersect with multiple interventional and therapeutic code families, so understanding the article helps coders recognize when related CPT reporting issues arise and where updated guidance applies.
Article Sections
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September 2019 page 6
A short introductory page reference for the article content.
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Reporting Angiography Via Existing Catheter for Follow-Up Study
An overview of the coding topic and the CPT update context that prompted the guidance.
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Diagnostic Radiology (Diagnostic Imaging)
The main diagnostic radiology coding discussion, including related code families, parenthetical guidance, and exclusionary notes.
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Correct Reporting
General reporting circumstances for follow-up angiography and related procedural contexts.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames follow-up angiography in relation to CPT updates
- What related code families are discussed in the diagnostic radiology context
- What general reporting topics are addressed for this imaging service
- How the article connects angiography reporting to interventional and neurovascular procedures
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Radiology billing staff
- Interventional radiology staff
- Physician documentation reviewers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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