tci Part B Insider - 2013 Issue 10

Part B Coding Coach: Add-On Codes Are Adding Trouble to 2013 EP Study and Ablation Claims

You have to dig deep to discover allowed primary codes for mapping and programmed stim. Applying the new 2013 electrophysiology (EP) study and ablation codes in real-world situations has revealed some twists and turns. Work through the encounter below, and pick up important pointers along the way to broaden your knowledge of these tricky new codes. The case: For this example, assume the cardiologist provided the services listed below, and decide how to code them for a 2013 date of service. (Coding for an actual case should of course be drawn from the complete documentation and not just from...

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