Part B Coding Coach: Wondering What's Ahead for Cardiology in CPT® 2015? Start the Search Here

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers monitor upcoming cardiology-related code-set changes that may affect documentation, reporting, and workflow planning for the new year.

Article Sections

1. New and revised cardiology code changes

   Introduces several anticipated CPT 2015 changes of interest to cardiology, including proposed new code families, code transitions, and related guideline updates.

2. Interventional TEE code

   Discusses a proposed new transesophageal echocardiography code expected in the imaging/procedural code range.

3. Updates under +93463

   Covers planned revisions to instructional notes associated with an add-on pharmacologic administration code.

4. IMT code replacement

   Summarizes the expected move of a carotid intima-media thickness service from a temporary code to a Category I option.

5. S-ICD code changes

   Reviews anticipated category changes for subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator-related services across procedural, evaluation, and device assessment areas.

6. Mitral valve repair code changes

   Describes expected category changes for transcatheter mitral valve repair and the likely consolidation of its current temporary codes.

7. ECMO and ECLS options

   Notes that extracorporeal circulation and life support services may be reorganized into a larger set of revised codes and guidance.

8. FEVAR planning and angioplasty guidance

   Covers expected new planning/sizing codes for fenestrated endovascular aortic aneurysm repair and related reporting instructions.

9. Catheter placement instruction updates

   Highlights anticipated changes to instructional language for two catheter placement add-on codes.

10. Stent placement code revisions

    Summarizes expected new and revised stent placement codes, including related carotid vessel services.

11. MDM guideline revisions

    Discusses possible evaluation and management guideline updates involving medical decision making.

12. Complex chronic care management changes

    Reviews expected revisions in chronic care management coding, including a proposed new code and related descriptor and guideline updates.