Catheter exchange during transcatheter therapy infuses cash, boosts bottom line

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of these services affects reimbursement and helps avoid missed charges when infusion-related procedures, catheter exchanges, and imaging supervision are performed together.

Article Sections

1. Catheter exchange during thrombolytic therapy

   Introduces the catheter exchange component of transcatheter therapy and describes why it may occur during treatment. Also notes the related CPT and radiology supervision concepts discussed in the article.

2. Coding infusion therapy

   Covers the main transcatheter infusion therapy code paths and the distinction between thrombolytic and non-thrombolytic infusions. Includes discussion of documentation and medical necessity considerations.

3. Duration of infusion

   Addresses infusion timing issues and local coverage requirements that may affect reporting. Summarizes the article’s discussion of payer policy variation and required documentation elements.

4. Additional coding

   Lists additional related services that may be reported alongside the infusion procedure. Also notes follow-up imaging and circumstances involving catheter exchange.