decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2011 Issue 10 (October)
Interventional Procedure RoundUp: Placement and retrieval of IVC filter
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Article Overview
This article explains a coding-focused review of inferior vena cava filter procedures, including placement, retrieval, and related radiology services. It is relevant to hospital coders, physician coders, interventional radiology staff, and anyone working with CPT guidance, radiology supervision and interpretation, and related reporting considerations from professional coding sources.
Why This Topic Matters
IVC filter procedures often involve multiple components, and this article helps readers understand how the related procedure and imaging services are discussed in official coding guidance and specialty commentary.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames coding questions about IVC filter placement and retrieval
- What types of imaging services are discussed alongside interventional IVC filter procedures
- Which professional coding sources are referenced in the discussion
- How the article situates these services in the context of interventional radiology
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Hospital outpatient coders
- Physician coders
- Interventional radiology billing staff
- Compliance and reimbursement professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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