Surgery: Cardiovascular System (December 2007)

December 2007 page 11a Bonus Feature:Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: How is code 75898 reported in conjunction with transcatheter embolization? Is it reported for each follow-up angiogram performed, only once for each individual vessel embolized, or only once for the entire operative site embolized? Answer: Unlike angioplasty, completion angiography is not included in embolotherapy and infusion therapy. With the exception of the intracranial or central nervous system, code 75898, Angiography through existing catheter for follow-up study for transcatheter therapy, embolization or infusion, is reported only once per operative field per session. Multiple vessels embolized in the same extremity are considered...

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Article Overview

This article explains a cardiovascular surgery coding question from December 2007 focused on follow-up angiography reporting after transcatheter embolization. It is relevant to coders, billers, and audit staff who work with interventional radiology and cardiovascular procedure reporting. The discussion covers the setting in which follow-up angiographic imaging is separately reported, how same-day services are handled at a high level, and the role of a modifier in certain diagnostic angiography scenarios.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers understand whether follow-up angiography is separately reportable in the embolization setting and highlights same-day documentation and reporting considerations that can affect claim accuracy.

Article Sections

  1. December 2007 page 11a

    Brief publication header identifying the issue and page location for the coding guidance.

  2. Bonus Feature: Surgery: Cardiovascular System

    Introductory feature heading for the cardiovascular surgery coding discussion addressed in the article.

  3. Question and Answer

    A coding question and response about follow-up angiography in the context of transcatheter embolization, including general same-day service considerations and modifier use.

What You Will Learn

  • The article’s focus within cardiovascular surgery coding
  • How the guidance addresses follow-up angiography in embolization cases
  • General same-day reporting considerations for related radiology services
  • The role of a modifier in certain diagnostic angiography reporting scenarios

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Billing specialists
  • Revenue cycle professionals
  • Interventional radiology coding staff

Codes Discussed

Modifiers Discussed


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