PTA and stents: Bill both, unless PTA used only to pre-dilate

Article Overview

This article discusses billing and documentation considerations for vascular intervention claims involving percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and stent placement. It focuses on when both services may be reported, how payer policies and medical necessity affect payment, and how accompanying radiological supervision and interpretation is handled. The content is aimed at coding professionals, compliance staff, and interventional practice billers working with Medicare and other payers.