Physician intent is key when billing non-selective renals to private payers

Article Overview

This cardiology coding article discusses billing considerations for non-selective renal artery injections performed during cardiac catheterization, especially when coverage is handled by private payers rather than Medicare. It focuses on the documentation elements that affect claim selection, the general distinction between a diagnostic film charge and catheter placement considerations, and the types of imaging scenarios involved. The piece is useful for cardiology coders, physician office staff, and billing teams that handle cath lab claims and payer-specific rules.