Surgery: Cardiovascular System (July 2007)

July 2007 page 12a Coding Communication: Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question Is it appropriate to report code 35495 , Transluminal peripheral atherectomy, percutaneous; tibioperoneal trunk and branches , more than one time per leg? AMA Comment As with angioplasty procedures, atherectomy is generally reported only once per vessel treated. If there are multiple lesions treated within a single vessel, all of which are treated with atherectomy, only one atherectomy code is reported. Additionally, if there is one contiguous lesion that bridges more than one vessel, treated with atherectomy, this is considered one atherectomy service and only one atherectomy code is reported. If...

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This article explains a coding question from the cardiovascular surgery section of CPT Assistant and discusses how reporting considerations apply to peripheral atherectomy procedures in the July 2007 guidance. It is relevant to professional coders, auditors, and reimbursement staff who work with cardiovascular procedure reporting and need to understand the general topic and scope of the AMA’s published clarification.

Why This Topic Matters

It helps readers identify whether the article contains guidance relevant to cardiovascular procedure coding and modifier-related reporting questions without exposing the proprietary details of the clarification.

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  1. Coding Communication: Surgery: Cardiovascular System

    A coding question and AMA commentary about reporting considerations for peripheral atherectomy within the cardiovascular surgery section.

What You Will Learn

  • The general coding topic addressed in the July 2007 cardiovascular surgery communication.
  • The kind of reporting clarification provided for peripheral atherectomy procedures.
  • Whether the article contains guidance relevant to modifier-related reporting issues.
  • The scope of the AMA’s published response in this coding discussion.

Who Should Read This

  • Professional medical coders
  • Coding auditors
  • Revenue cycle staff
  • Compliance teams
  • Physician practice billing staff

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