Cardio gets more bundled codes for peripheral stents, aorta repair

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers understand which cardiology procedure areas were reorganized for 2014 and highlights why those changes may affect documentation, coding workflows, and reimbursement review. It is especially useful for practices that report peripheral vascular, endovascular aorta repair, embolization, and congenital/structural heart procedures.

Article Sections

1. Overview of 2014 CPT cardiology changes

   Introduces the scope of the annual CPT update and identifies the major cardiology procedure areas affected. Notes the timing of the changes and the role of the CPT Editorial Panel.

2. Peripheral stenting code changes

   Summarizes the new peripheral stenting code family and the related restructuring of older reporting categories. Covers the bundled service approach at a high level.

3. Fenestrated endovascular aorta repair (FEVAR)

   Describes the new code set for fenestrated endovascular aorta repair and the shift away from earlier reporting options. Also places the update in the context of related abdominal aortic aneurysm screening issues.

4. Vascular embolization or occlusion

   Reviews the new embolization and occlusion code family and its general organization by procedure type. Notes the replacement of prior codes within this area.

5. Percutaneous transcatheter closure patent ductus arteriosus

   Introduces a new congenital heart procedure code and identifies the broad service category it addresses. Mentions associated catheterization and angiography components when performed.

6. Transcatheter septal reduction therapy

   Covers a new structural heart procedure code and the type of therapy it represents. Also notes payer consideration issues mentioned in the article.