AMA CPT® Assistant - 2023 Issue 6 (June)
Reporting Endovascular PA Revascularization Procedures (33900-33904) (June 2023)
June 2023 pages 1-15 Reporting Endovascular PA Revascularization Procedures (33900-33904) For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2023 code set, five new Category I codes (33900-33904) were added to report percutaneous pulmonary artery (PA) revascularization procedures performed using both normal native and abnormal connections for stent placement. A new parenthetical note, as well as new and revised guidelines were included to instruct users regarding appropriate reporting of these codes. Refer to the CPT 2023 code set for detailed information on these changes. This article provides an overview of these changes. Endovascular Repair of Congenital Heart and Vascular Defects 33897Percutaneous...
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Article Overview
This June 2023 CPT® Assistant article explains the 2023 changes for endovascular pulmonary artery revascularization procedures and how the new code family fits within the broader cardiology and congenital heart coding landscape. It discusses the scope of the procedures, what services are included, what may be reported separately, and where related diagnostic catheterization and angiography topics intersect. The article is useful for cardiology, congenital heart, interventional, and catheterization-lab coding professionals who need a high-level understanding of the updated CPT guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps coders and clinical documentation teams understand a newly introduced CPT code family and the surrounding reporting context in congenital and interventional cardiovascular care. It is relevant for distinguishing procedure categories, coordinating related diagnostic studies, and recognizing when associated services are addressed in the same setting.
Article Sections
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June 2023 pages 1-15
Introductory overview of the CPT 2023 update and the scope of the article.
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Endovascular Repair of Congenital Heart and Vascular Defects
High-level guidance on congenital cardiovascular repair coding topics, including the new pulmonary artery revascularization code family and related diagnostic considerations.
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Coding Tip
Brief coding-focused commentary on the intended use of the new code family and the surrounding reporting framework.
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Clinical Example (33900)
A procedural example illustrating one scenario discussed in the article for the new pulmonary artery revascularization code family.
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Clinical Example (33901)
A procedural example illustrating a bilateral scenario discussed in the article for the new pulmonary artery revascularization code family.
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Clinical Example (33902)
A procedural example illustrating an abnormal-connection scenario discussed in the article for the new pulmonary artery revascularization code family.
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Clinical Example (33903)
A procedural example illustrating a bilateral abnormal-connection scenario discussed in the article for the new pulmonary artery revascularization code family.
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Clinical Example (33904)
A procedural example illustrating the add-on code discussed for additional vessels or lesions beyond the primary procedure.
What You Will Learn
- How the CPT 2023 pulmonary artery revascularization code family is organized
- What general types of services are included in the procedures
- Which related diagnostic topics are discussed alongside the new codes
- How the article frames the relationship between the new codes and congenital heart intervention scenarios
- What kinds of illustrative clinical scenarios are used to explain the guidance
Who Should Read This
- Professional medical coders
- Cardiology coders
- Congenital heart procedure coding staff
- Cath lab documentation specialists
- Physician advisors and coding educators
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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