Unpack 2021 CPT code changes for cardiac shunting procedures

Why This Topic Matters

Accurate reporting of congenital cardiac catheterization services depends on understanding which services are bundled, which are reported separately, and how the 2021 CPT revisions affect documentation and code selection. The article helps readers identify the relevant CPT updates for these complex pediatric and congenital heart procedures.

Article Sections

1. Cardiac catherization procedures

   Introduces the major congenital heart catheterization procedures discussed in the article and presents the 2021 CPT update context.

2. CPT coding for TAS

   Covers transcatheter atrial septostomy and the related CPT guidance discussed for this procedure type, including considerations involving diagnosis and reporting.

3. CPT coding for TIS

   Reviews transcatheter intracardiac shunt creation, related CPT guidance, and how the article frames associated reporting topics.