Part B Coding Coach: CPT® Changes: Take Charge of CPT® 2017 Updates With a Cardiology Overview

Why This Topic Matters

Cardiology practices need to understand the scope of upcoming CPT® changes before the effective date so they can prepare documentation, training, and workflow updates. This overview helps readers identify which service areas are changing and where to watch for final guidance.

Article Sections

1. Expect to Start Reporting Moderate Sedation Jan. 1

   Summarizes a major CPT® 2017 update affecting sedation reporting across multiple cardiology-related service areas. It also notes that related guidelines and fee schedule considerations may change.

2. Look to Cat. I for LAAC Services

   Covers the category change for left atrial appendage closure services and the shift from a temporary code to a permanent CPT® category.

3. Anticipate This Angioplasty Coding Change

   Reviews upcoming changes to angioplasty coding for vascular services and the related removal and replacement of certain code families.

4. See What’s New for Dialysis Circuit Services

   Introduces changes to dialysis access and circuit-related vascular services, including a new set of options for multiple procedure types.

5. Make Room for Mechanochemical Endovenous Ablation

   Notes the addition of a new endovenous ablation option and how the updated choices are organized.

6. Add This AAA Screening Code to US Options

   Highlights an ultrasound-based screening update related to abdominal aortic aneurysm services and Medicare-linked reporting options.

7. Look for New Lab Codes, Too

   Mentions anticipated laboratory code updates tied to cardiac genetic and inherited condition testing areas.

8. Insert OCT Into Coronary IVUS Code

   Describes an imaging-related update involving coronary intravascular ultrasound and optical coherence tomography terminology.

9. Keep Cat. III Ventricular Assist Options in Mind

   Summarizes upcoming Category III additions related to a permanently implantable ventricular assist system and associated device management services.