Surgery: Cardiovascular System (Q&A) (November 2015)

November 2015 page 10b Surgery: Cardiovascular System Question: How is the additional left facial artery catheter placement and diagnostic angiography reported? After the left common carotid artery is selected, diagnostic cervical angiography is performed (36222). Next, the catheter is placed into the external carotid artery and diagnostic angiography is performed (36227), but then the catheter is placed into the left facial artery and diagnostic angiography is performed. Answer: It is not appropriate to report an additional code for the left facial artery catheter placement and diagnostic angiography, as code 36227, Selective catheter placement, external carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography...

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This article is a question-and-answer discussion from CPT Assistant focused on cardiovascular system coding issues. It covers reporting considerations for selective catheter placement and angiography, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, and removal of tunneled central venous catheters. The material is intended for coders, billers, and clinical documentation staff who need to understand how these cardiovascular procedures are discussed in CPT guidance.

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  1. Cardiovascular System Q&A

    A set of coding questions and answers related to cardiovascular procedures and CPT guidance. The section addresses angiography, sclerotherapy, ultrasound guidance, and central venous catheter removal.

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