tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 9

EVAT Case Study: Missed Method and Site Could Cost Your Surgeon $600+

Coding by access site is key. If your general surgeon performs vascular procedures, such as endovenous ablation therapy (EVAT or EVA), you can use the following scenario to shine a light on coding pitfalls that could cost you big pay. The case: Your surgeon uses ultrasound to map the veins of the patient’s right leg and guide percutaneous insertion of a laser catheter into an incompetent vein. The surgeon positions the catheter and applies laser energy at the site and during the catheter removal to ablate the “problem vein” and divert blood to healthier veins. The surgeon...

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