CPT® 2015: Capture Cannula Services for ECMO Patients

Why This Topic Matters

ECMO/ECLS coding changed significantly in CPT 2015, creating new ways to report discrete services performed by different providers. The article helps readers identify whether work performed during ECMO/ECLS care belongs in the specialized CPT section and how the update affects claims reporting.

Article Sections

1. Understand the Treatment

   Introduces ECMO/ECLS as a treatment modality and explains the broad clinical context in which it is used. Describes the major service categories addressed by the updated CPT framework.

2. Select Cannula Codes Based on Approach and Age

   Covers the cannula-related service categories in the ECMO/ECLS section and organizes them by patient age and procedural approach. Also notes related open surgical components associated with the treatment.

3. Safeguard Your Claims’ Accuracy With These Rules

   Summarizes the article’s general reporting considerations for ECMO/ECLS-related services. Focuses on how the revised code set is applied when multiple procedures or providers are involved.