tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 31

CPT 2013: CPT Moves TAVR Into Category I Territory

New code series differs from previous Category III codes, so check documentation carefully.If you code cardiology services, you may be under the distinct impression that coding TAVR is difficult because the rules are constantly changing. And you'd be correct.Next year will be no different, when CPT introduces dedicated codes for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures. Currently, you're reporting Category III codes 0256T-0259T for these services, but as of Jan. 1, you'll report the following new codes:33361--Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach33362--...open femoral artery approach33363--...open axillary artery approach33364--...open...

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