Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (November 2011)

November 2011 page 10a Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: If an intra-aortic balloon assist device is placed percutaneously during a cardiac intervention and removed at that session, may both the insertion and removal be reported? Answer: Yes. It is appropriate to report both the intra-aortic balloon pump (IAB) insertion and the intra-aortic balloon pump removal on the same day with code 33967, Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous, and code 33968, Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous. One indication for this procedure is an acute myocardial infarction (MI). Other indications could be the intent to do a left...

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Article Overview

This article discusses a cardiovascular surgery coding question from CPT Assistant focused on intra-aortic balloon assist device placement and removal during an interventional cardiac procedure. It is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation professionals who work with cardiovascular procedures and need to understand the scope of reporting guidance addressed in the Q&A format.

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting for cardiovascular support procedures depends on understanding when related services are addressed in the same session. This Q&A is relevant to anyone reviewing operative documentation for interventional cardiology cases.

Article Sections

  1. November 2011 page 10a

    A brief Q&A from the cardiovascular surgery section of CPT Assistant, presented on a specific publication page.

What You Will Learn

  • What topic the Q&A addresses in cardiovascular surgery coding
  • Which procedure categories are discussed in the article
  • How the article frames same-session reporting considerations
  • The general clinical context in which intra-aortic balloon assist devices may appear

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Medical billers
  • Coding auditors
  • Cardiovascular documentation specialists
  • Interventional cardiology staff

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