Billing Nonselect and Select Catheters for Multiple Injections Permissible

Why This Topic Matters

This topic affects whether catheter procedures are reported as selective or nonselective, which can change claim accuracy and compliance. It is especially important for practices billing Medicare and for teams responsible for documenting vascular access and catheter movement.

Article Sections

1. CMS clarification and single-access catheter billing

   Discusses the CMS communication referenced by the article and the general billing issue involving catheter procedures from a single access site. The section frames the scope of the clarification for vascular procedure reporting.

2. Multiple selective injections and related billing interpretation

   Explains the general distinction made in the article between nonselective and selective catheter work when more than one selective injection is performed. It also addresses the broader reporting context for vascular catheter procedures.

3. Documentation and access-site considerations

   Covers the importance of procedure documentation, access-site specificity, and how clinicians and coders should review the operative note. The section emphasizes the informational factors that affect reporting in the scenarios discussed.