Conquer CPT coding for cardiovascular procedures in 2019

December 4th, 2018

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Article Overview

This article explains the 2019 CPT cardiovascular section changes and why they matter for coding and compliance teams working with device implantation, removal, vascular access, and cardiac monitoring services. It covers updates tied to new technology and revised descriptors, along with related guideline changes, code deletions, add-on reporting, bundling, and modifier use. The article is relevant to coders, auditors, compliance professionals, and cardiovascular practice staff who need to understand how the 2019 manual revisions affect reporting workflows.

Why This Topic Matters

Cardiovascular coding changed substantially in 2019, and the article helps readers track which services were added, revised, deleted, or bundled so they can align documentation and reporting practices with the updated CPT manual.

Article Sections

  1. Leadless pacemaker

    Introduces the cardiovascular device update focused on leadless pacemaker procedures and the related 2019 CPT changes.

  2. Cardiac rhythm monitor

    Covers implantable cardiac rhythm monitor updates and the 2019 code changes affecting insertion and removal reporting.

  3. Aortic valve replacement

    Reviews the 2019 addition involving aortic valve replacement procedure reporting and the clinical context for the update.

  4. Aortic hemiarch graft

    Summarizes the new aortic arch-related add-on reporting discussed in the article and the procedures it relates to.

  5. Central venous access revisions

    Explains the 2019 updates affecting PICC insertion and replacement services, imaging-related reporting, and associated guideline changes.

  6. Wireless pulmonary artery sensor

    Describes the new cardiovascular monitoring technology section covering implantation and remote monitoring updates.

What You Will Learn

  • How the 2019 CPT cardiovascular section changed across multiple device and procedure categories
  • Which broad types of procedures were added, revised, deleted, or bundled
  • What kinds of guideline updates accompanied the cardiovascular code changes
  • How the article frames the impact of new monitoring and implantable technology on coding

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Cardiology billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Coding auditors
  • Cardiovascular practice administrators

Codes Discussed

  • Category III: 0387T
  • Category III: 0391T
  • CPT: 33274
  • CPT: 33275
  • CPT: 93451
  • CPT: 93453
  • CPT: 93456
  • CPT: 93457
  • CPT: 93460
  • CPT: 93461
  • CPT: 93530
  • CPT: 93531
  • CPT: 93532
  • CPT: 93533
  • CPT: 33282
  • CPT: 33284
  • CPT: 33285
  • CPT: 33286
  • CPT: 33440
  • CPT: 33866
  • CPT: 33860
  • CPT: 33863
  • CPT: 33864
  • CPT: 36584
  • CPT: 36568
  • CPT: 36569
  • CPT: 36572
  • CPT: 36573
  • CPT: 71045
  • CPT: 71048
  • CPT: 33289
  • CPT: 93264

Code Ranges Discussed

  • Category III: 0387T-0391T
  • CPT: 93530-93533
  • CPT: 71045-71048

Modifiers Discussed

  • CPT: -52

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