HCPro, JustCoding Outpatient - 2017 Issue 47 (November)
Refresh your knowledge of vascular interventional radiology
November 21st, 2017
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Article Overview
This article reviews cardiovascular anatomy and procedural terminology to support understanding of vascular interventional radiology coding. It is aimed at coding professionals and others who work with endovascular procedure documentation and covers broad CPT guidance for angioplasty, stent placement, atherectomy, and lower extremity revascularization, along with commonly discussed bundled and separately reportable service categories.
Why This Topic Matters
Accurate vascular interventional radiology coding depends on recognizing anatomy, vascular territories, and how common endovascular services are organized within CPT. This article helps readers orient themselves to the subject matter and the major coding areas discussed in the field.
What You Will Learn
- How cardiovascular anatomy relates to interventional radiology coding
- The general scope of angioplasty, stent placement, atherectomy, and lower extremity revascularization
- The kinds of CPT coding topics commonly discussed for vascular interventional procedures
- How bundled versus separately reported service categories are presented at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Interventional radiology professionals
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